How to Pronounce "assumption"
word
/əˈsəmpʃən/
uh-SUHMP-shuhn
/ɐsˈʌmpʃən/
uh-SUHMP-shuhn
Definition
Something that you accept as true without proof, often used as the basis for reasoning or making decisions.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈsəmpʃən/
British English
/ɐsˈʌmpʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-SUHMP-shuhn
UK
uh-SUHMP-shuhn
Listen in Context
His plan was based on the assumption that everyone would agree.
We should check if this assumption is correct.
It is a common assumption that cats hate water.
Don’t make the assumption that he’s not coming just because he’s late.