How to Pronounce Assonance

To pronounce "assonance", say ASS-on-anc-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈæsənəns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈæsənəns/

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💡 Tip for remembering “assonance”

"assonance" has 4 syllables: ass-on-anc-e.

What does assonance mean?

noun

  1. The repetition of similar or identical vowel sounds (though with different consonants), usually in literature or poetry.

Related words

consonancealliterationequisonanceunisonancesynizesisrhymeambisyllabicity

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "assonance"?▾

"Assonance" has 4 syllables: ass · on · anc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "assonance"?▾

The IPA transcription of "assonance" is /ˈæsənəns/.

What does "assonance" mean?▾

Assonance: The repetition of similar or identical vowel sounds (though with different consonants), usually in literature or poetry.

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