How to Pronounce "assay"
word
ˈæsi
AS-ay
ɐsˈeɪ
uh-SAY
Definition
A scientific test or analysis, especially to determine the ingredients or quality of a substance, often used in chemistry, metallurgy, and medicine.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæsi
British English
ɐsˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AS-ay
UK
uh-SAY
Listen in Context
The scientist performed an assay on the water sample.
The gold's purity was checked using an assay.
Blood assays help doctors diagnose diseases.
They'll need to assay the new drug before it's approved.