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