How to Pronounce "assertion"
word
əˈsɝʃən
uh-SUR-shun
ɐsˈɜːʃən
uh-SUR-shun
Definition
A statement that someone says is true, often without proof or with strong confidence. It can also mean the act of stating something clearly and firmly.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈsɝʃən
British English
ɐsˈɜːʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-SUR-shun
UK
uh-SUR-shun
Listen in Context
Her assertion was that the meeting would be short.
The lawyer made an assertion about the evidence.
His assertion was not supported by facts.
That's a pretty bold assertion to make without any proof.