How to Pronounce "assuage"
word
əˈsweɪdʒ
uh-SWAYJ
ɐswˈeɪdʒ
uh-SWAYJ
Definition
To make an unpleasant feeling less intense, such as calming fears, pain, or concerns.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈsweɪdʒ
British English
ɐswˈeɪdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-SWAYJ
UK
uh-SWAYJ
Listen in Context
She gave him medicine to assuage his pain.
A kind word can assuage someone's worries.
They tried to assuage their guilt by apologizing.
Nothing could assuage his fear of flying.