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