How to pronounce assailant
Say it like uh-SAY-lunt. Assailant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY).
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- uh
- SAY
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assailant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- luntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of assailant
American and British speakers say assailant in essentially the same way: /əˈseɪlənt/ in the US and /əˈseɪlənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SAY-lunt.
What does assailant mean?
- Someone who attacks or assails another violently, or criminally.
- A hostile critic or opponent.
- Assailing; attacking.
Where does assailant come from?
From Old French assaillant, from the verb assaillir, from Late Latin assalīre, from Latin ad (“to, towards”) + salīre (“to jump”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with assailant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of assailant.
Questions about saying assailant
How do you pronounce assailant?
Say uh-SAY-lunt. The American pronunciation is /əˈseɪlənt/. In British English it is /əˈseɪlənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assailant?
Assailant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY). Broken into parts: uh · SAY · lunt.
Do Americans and Brits say assailant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈseɪlənt/ and the British form is /əˈseɪlənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.