How to pronounce "assemble"

assemble

Adjective
American
/əˈsɛm.bəl/

Syllable Breakdown

as sem ble

How natives say assemble

British
/əˈsɛm.bl̩/

Syllable Breakdown

as sem ble

How natives say assemble

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the schwa sound /ə/ like in 'sofa'.

  • Emphasize the second syllable with /sɛm/, similar to 'sem' in 'semblance'.

  • End with /bəl/, the schwa /ə/ sound followed by 'bl'.

Common Mistakes

  • as-sim-ble

  • ah-sem-bull

  • as-sam-blee

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the schwa sound /ə/ like in 'sofa'.

  • Emphasize the second syllable with /sɛm/, similar to 'sem' in 'semblance'.

  • End with /bl̩/, like 'ble' where 'l' forms the syllabic consonant.

common mistakes

  • as-sim-ble

  • ah-sem-bull

  • as-sam-blee

FAQ

How do I stress the syllables correctly?

Stress the second syllable: 'sem'.

What is the common mistake with the ending sound?

Avoid using 'blee'; it should be 'bl'.

Is the 'a' sound pronounced the same in both dialects?

Yes, it starts with the schwa /ə/ in both.

Definition

assemble

When something is put together or gathered.

Word Family

assemble

/əˈsɛm.bəl/

verb

To bring together

Example: Let's assemble the team.

assembly

/əˈsɛm.bli/

noun

A group gathered

Example: We had an assembly at school.

assembler

/əˈsɛm.blər/

noun

A person who assembles

Example: He works as an assembler in the factory.

Key Pronunciation Differences

The schwa sound in the first syllable is consistent.

Pronunciation of the second syllable remains similar.

Endings change from /bəl/ to /bli/ and /blər/ in family words.

Pro Tips

Practice the schwa

The schwa /ə/ is unstressed and can be tricky. Practice with words like 'sofa'.

Focus on the stressed syllable

Ensure the syllable 'sem' is clear and stressed. This aids in clarity.

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/əkˈsɛsəri/

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/əˈdæpt/

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/əˈdʒʌst/

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/ədˈvæns/

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/ˈɔl.soʊ/

alter

/ˈɔltər/

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/ˌæp.əˈɹeɪ.təs/

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