American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'assume' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "assume" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "assume"

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Simple pronunciation
uh-soom
IPA transcription
/əˈsum/
Word frequency
2,345th

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What does "assume" mean?

  1. 1.to believe something is true without proof
  2. 2.to take on a role or responsibility

Examples of "assume" in a sentence

  • I assume she will be there.
  • Don't assume they know how to do it.
  • She didn't assume it would break.

How common is "assume"?

Assume is the 2,345th most common word in English.

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