How to Pronounce Assessment

To pronounce "assessment", say ASS-essm-ent — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

ASS-essm-ent

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💡 Tip for remembering “assessment”

"assessment" has 3 syllables: ass-essm-ent. It rhymes with investment and reassessment, if that helps it stick.

What does assessment mean?

noun

  1. The act of assessing or an amount (of tax, levy or duty etc) assessed.
  2. An appraisal or evaluation.

Words that rhyme with assessment

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

investmentreassessmentimpressmentdivestmentdisinvestmentreinvestmentcessment

Related words

appraisaljudgementjudgmentassessorassessingassessappraiserdues

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "assessment"?▾

"Assessment" has 3 syllables: ass · essm · ent.

What does "assessment" mean?▾

Assessment: The act of assessing or an amount (of tax, levy or duty etc) assessed.

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