assertive

/əˈsɜːrtɪv/

Syllables as·ser·tive

Stress as-SER-tive

Phonics Breakdown

as

/ə/

schwa

sert

/sɜːrt/

r控元音

ive

/ɪv/

short i

Meaning

confident and direct in expressing opinions or needs

Sound Reference

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a=/ə/(about) + sert=/sɜːrt/(insert) + ive=/ɪv/(give)

Example

She is assertive when she shares her ideas in meetings.