How to Pronounce Assumed

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

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Syllables

7

Letters

ASS-um-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “assumed”

"assumed" has 3 syllables: ass-um-ed. It rhymes with presumed and doomed, if that helps it stick.

What does assumed mean?

verb

  1. To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof

    “We assume that, as her parents were dentists, she knows quite a bit about dentistry.”

  2. To take on a position, duty or form

    “Mr. Jones will assume the position of a lifeguard until a proper replacement is found.”

adjective

  1. Used in a manner intended to deceive; pretended; simulated.
  2. Supposed or presumed.

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Words that rhyme with assumed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

presumeddoomedconsumedgroomedloomedentombedfumedbloomedexhumedperfumedplumedgloomed

Related words

pretendedshamcounterfeitfictitiousarrogatedfictiveacknowledgedimitative

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "assumed"?▾

"Assumed" has 3 syllables: ass · um · ed.

What does "assumed" mean?▾

Assumed: To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof

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