How do you pronounce "assent"?

In American English: /əˈsɛnt/ (uh-SEHNT). In British English: /ɐsˈɛnt/ (ⱯS). In Canadian English: /əˈsɛnt/ (uh-SEHNT). In Australian English: /ɐsˈɛnt/ (ⱯS).

Is "assent" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈsɛnt/ (uh-SEHNT), while in British English it's /ɐsˈɛnt/ (ⱯS).

How to Pronounce "assent"

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assent

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/əˈsɛnt/

uh-SEHNT

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əas·sɛntsent

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