How to Pronounce Assent

To pronounce "assent", say ASS-ent — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈsɛnt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/əˈsɛnt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “assent”

"assent" has 2 syllables: ass-ent. It rhymes with lament and augment, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: ascent — easy to mix up when writing.

What does assent mean?

noun

  1. Agreement; act of agreeing

    “I will give this act my assent.”

verb

  1. To agree; to give approval.
  2. To admit a thing as true.

Synonyms

approvalconsentsanctionaffirmallowastipulateaversoothestipulate

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Words that rhyme with assent

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lamentaugmentcontentpresentdiscontentdissenttormentrepentcircumventrepresentmalcontentrelent

Related words

consentcomplyacquiesceacquiescenceaccedeacceptanceapprovalendorsement

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "assent"?▾

"Assent" has 2 syllables: ass · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "assent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "assent" is /əˈsɛnt/.

What does "assent" mean?▾

Assent: Agreement; act of agreeing

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