How to pronounce assist
Say it like uh-SIST. Assist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIST).
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- uh
- SIST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assist 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.
- SISTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of assist
American and British speakers say assist in essentially the same way: /əˈsɪst/ in the US and /əˈsɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SIST.
What does assist mean?
- the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose“he gave me an assist with the housework”“could not walk without assistance”
- (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play
- give help or assistance; be of service“Everyone helped out during the earthquake”“Can you help me carry this table?”
- act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function
- work for or be a servant to“May I serve you?”“She attends the old lady in the wheelchair”
Where does assist come from?
From Middle English assisten, from Old French assister (“to assist, to attend”), from Latin assistō (“stand at, bestand”, verb).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with assist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of assist.
Questions about saying assist
How do you pronounce assist?
Say uh-SIST. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɪst/. In British English it is /əˈsɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assist?
Assist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIST). Broken into parts: uh · SIST.
Do Americans and Brits say assist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsɪst/ and the British form is /əˈsɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.