How to Pronounce "assent"
word
əˈsɛnt
uh-SENT
ɐsˈɛnt
uh-SENT
Definition
Formal agreement or approval, especially after careful consideration. It can refer to giving one's consent verbally or in writing.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈsɛnt
British English
ɐsˈɛnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-SENT
UK
uh-SENT
Listen in Context
He nodded in assent to the proposal.
The contract must have your assent to be valid.
The committee waited for the chairman's assent.
Without your assent, nothing can move forward.