How to Pronounce Assessing

To pronounce "assessing", say ASS-ess-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈsɛsɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/əˈsɛsɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “assessing”

"assessing" has 3 syllables: ass-ess-ing. It rhymes with blessing and pressing, if that helps it stick.

What does assessing mean?

verb

  1. To determine, estimate or judge the value of; to evaluate

    “He assessed the situation.”

  2. To impose or charge, especially as punishment for an infraction.

    “A $10.00 late fee will be assessed on all overdue accounts.”

noun

  1. Action of the verb to assess; assessment.

Words that rhyme with assessing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blessingpressingdistressingcaressingdepressingsuppressingacquiescingdressingcoalescingprogressingpossessingtransgressing

Related words

appraiseevaluatevaluetaxmeasureassessmentappraisalrate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "assessing"?▾

"Assessing" has 3 syllables: ass · ess · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "assessing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "assessing" is /əˈsɛsɪŋ/.

What does "assessing" mean?▾

Assessing: To determine, estimate or judge the value of; to evaluate

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