How to Pronounce Assert

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

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Syllables

Letters

/əˈsɜːt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “assert”

"assert" has 2 syllables: ass-ert. It rhymes with inert and overt, if that helps it stick.

What does assert mean?

noun

An assertion; a section of source code which tests whether an expected condition is true.

verb

To declare with assurance or plainly and strongly; to state positively.
“He would often assert that there was life on other planets.”
To use or exercise and thereby prove the existence of.
“Salman Rushdie has asserted his right to be identified as the author of this work.”

Synonyms

affirm asseverate aver

Antonyms

deassert deny remit

Words that rhyme with assert

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

inert overt spurt hurt convert subvert pervert avert flirt desert blurt exert

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "assert"?▾

"Assert" has 2 syllables: ass · ert.

What is the IPA transcription of "assert"?▾

The IPA transcription of "assert" is /əˈsɜːt/.

What does "assert" mean?▾

Assert: An assertion; a section of source code which tests whether an expected condition is true.

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