How do you pronounce "assign"?

In American English: /əˈsaɪn/ (uh-SEYEN). In British English: /əsˈaɪn/ (uhs-EYEN). In Canadian English: /əˈsaɪn/ (uh-SEYEN). In Australian English: /ɐsˈaɪn/ (ⱯS).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈsaɪn/ (uh-SEYEN), while in British English it's /əsˈaɪn/ (uhs-EYEN).

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assign

/əˈsaɪn/

uh-SEYEN

Syllable Breakdown

əas·saɪnsign

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Last updated: 2026-02-12