How to Pronounce "assuming"

word

/əˈsumɪŋ/

uh-SOOM-ing

/ɐsˈuːmɪŋ/

uh-SYOOM-ing

Definition

Used to show that something is accepted as true for the moment, even without complete proof. It can also describe thinking something is probably true.

IPA Transcription

American English

/əˈsumɪŋ/

British English

/ɐsˈuːmɪŋ/

Simplified Pronunciation

uh-SOOM-ing

uh-SYOOM-ing

Listen in Context

Assuming the bus is on time, we will get there by noon.

I was assuming you already knew the answer.

She's assuming too much from one short message.

Assuming everything goes smoothly, we should be done by Friday.