How to Pronounce "assume the mantle"
expression
uh-SOOM thuh MAN-tuhl
uh-SOOM thuh MAN-tuhl
Definition
To take on a position of responsibility or leadership, usually after someone else leaves that role.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈsum/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmæntəɫ
British English
ɐsˈuːm/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈɑːntəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-SOOM thuh MAN-tuhl
UK
uh-SOOM thuh MAN-tuhl
Listen in Context
After the director retired, she assumed the mantle of leadership.
He will assume the mantle of president next month.
When her father retired, Sara assumed the mantle as company director.
After decades at the helm, Mr. Lee stepped down and his daughter assumed the mantle.