How to pronounce assailed
Say it like uh-SAYLD. Assailed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAYLD).
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- uh
- SAYLD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assailed 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.
- SAYLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of assailed
American and British speakers say assailed in essentially the same way: /əˈseɪld/ in the US and /əˈseɪld/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SAYLD.
What does assailed mean?
- simple past and past participle of assail How to pronounce assail
Words that rhyme with assailed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of assailed.
Questions about saying assailed
How do you pronounce assailed?
Say uh-SAYLD. The American pronunciation is /əˈseɪld/. In British English it is /əˈseɪld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assailed?
Assailed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAYLD). Broken into parts: uh · SAYLD.
Do Americans and Brits say assailed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈseɪld/ and the British form is /əˈseɪld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.