How to Pronounce Assignment

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

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ASS-ignm-ent

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💡 Tip for remembering “assignment

"assignment" has 3 syllables: ass-ignm-ent. It rhymes with refinement and confinement, if that helps it stick.

What does assignment mean?

noun

  1. The act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks.

    This flow chart represents the assignment of tasks in our committee.

  2. The categorization of something as belonging to a specific category.

    We should not condone the assignment of asylum seekers to that of people smugglers.

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How many syllables are in "assignment"?

"Assignment" has 3 syllables: ass · ignm · ent.

What does "assignment" mean?

Assignment: The act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks.

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