How to Pronounce Assuming

To pronounce "assuming", say ASS-um-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈsjuːmɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/əˈsjuːmɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “assuming”

"assuming" has 3 syllables: ass-um-ing. It rhymes with consuming and glooming, if that helps it stick.

What does assuming 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.”

noun

  1. An assumption.

adjective

  1. Haughty; arrogant

Words that rhyme with assuming

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

consuminggloomingbloominggroomingboomingfumingloomingpresumingunassumingbroomingdoomingresuming

Related words

assumptivepresumptuousforwardsupposesupposingguessingconsideringimplying

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "assuming"?▾

"Assuming" has 3 syllables: ass · um · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "assuming"?▾

The IPA transcription of "assuming" is /əˈsjuːmɪŋ/.

What does "assuming" mean?▾

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

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