How Do You Spell ASSIEGE?

Pronunciation: [ɐsˈiːd͡ʒ] (IPA)

The word "Assiege" is spelled with two S's, as opposed to one S in the similar word "A siege". The difference in spelling is due to the emphasis on the second syllable, which is pronounced with an "s" sound followed by a "zh" sound. This is represented in IPA phonetic transcription as /əˈsiːdʒ/. Correctly spelling "Assiege" ensures proper pronunciation and understanding of the word's meaning, which relates to a military tactic of surrounding and attacking a fortified place.

Common Misspellings for ASSIEGE

• zssiege
• sssiege
• wssiege
• qssiege
• aasiege
• azsiege
• axsiege
• adsiege
• aesiege
• awsiege
• asaiege
• asziege
• asxiege
• asdiege
• aseiege
• aswiege
• assjege
• asskege
• assoege

Etymology of ASSIEGE

The word "assiege" is derived from the Old French word "assegier", which comes from the Late Latin word "assediare". This, in turn, can be traced back to the Latin word "ad" meaning "to" or "towards", and "sedere", meaning "to sit". "Assiege" originally referred to the act of sitting or encamping around a fortified city during a military siege, with the intention of capturing or conquering it. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to encompass any form of besieging or surrounding, both in military and non-military contexts.