How to Pronounce Assign

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

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Syllables

Letters

/əˈsaɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “assign”

"assign" has 2 syllables: ass-ign. It rhymes with saccharine and malign, if that helps it stick.

What does assign mean?

noun

An assignee.
A thing relating or belonging to something else; an appurtenance.

verb

To designate or set apart something for some purpose.
“to assign a day for trial”
To appoint or select someone for some office.
“to assign counsel for a prisoner”

Synonyms

allocate earmark consign convey

Words that rhyme with assign

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

saccharine malign asinine byzantine benign supine whine decline line fine outline undermine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "assign"?▾

"Assign" has 2 syllables: ass · ign.

What is the IPA transcription of "assign"?▾

The IPA transcription of "assign" is /əˈsaɪn/.

What does "assign" mean?▾

Assign: An assignee.

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