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
1,671st
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What does "assume" mean?
1.to believe something is true without proof
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 1,671st most common word in English.
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