How to Pronounce "assignment"

word

/əˈsaɪnmənt/

uh-SYN-muhnt

/ɐsˈaɪnmənt/

uh-SYN-muhnt

Definition

An assignment is a piece of work that someone is told to do, especially for school or work. It can also mean the act of giving someone a particular task or responsibility.

IPA Transcription

American English

/əˈsaɪnmənt/

British English

/ɐsˈaɪnmənt/

Simplified Pronunciation

uh-SYN-muhnt

Listen in Context

I have a math assignment due tomorrow.

The teacher gave us a reading assignment.

This assignment is easy, so I can finish it tonight.

I can't go out yet—I still have to finish this assignment.