How to pronounce assaults
Say it like uh-SAWLTS. Assaults has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAWLTS).
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- uh
- SAWLTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assaults 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.
- SAWLTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of assaults
American and British speakers say assaults in essentially the same way: /əˈsɔlts/ in the US and /əˈsɔːlts/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SAWLTS.
What does assaults mean?
- plural of assault How to pronounce assault
- third-person singular simple present indicative of assault How to pronounce assault
Words that rhyme with assaults
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of assaults.
Questions about saying assaults
How do you pronounce assaults?
Say uh-SAWLTS. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɔlts/. In British English it is /əˈsɔːlts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assaults?
Assaults has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAWLTS). Broken into parts: uh · SAWLTS.
Do Americans and Brits say assaults the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsɔlts/ and the British form is /əˈsɔːlts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.