How do you pronounce "assess"?

In American English: /əˈsɛs/ (uh-SEHS). In British English: /əsˈɛs/ (uhs-EHS). In Canadian English: /əˈsɛs/ (uh-SEHS). In Australian English: /ɐsˈɛs/ (ⱯS).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈsɛs/ (uh-SEHS), while in British English it's /əsˈɛs/ (uhs-EHS).

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assess

/əˈsɛs/

uh-SEHS

Syllable Breakdown

əas·sɛssess

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Last updated: 2026-02-12