How to pronounce assistant
Say it like uh-SIS-tunt. Assistant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIS).
- uh
- SIS
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assistant 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.
- SISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of assistant
American and British speakers say assistant in essentially the same way: /əˈsɪstənt/ in the US and /əˈsɪstənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SIS-tunt.
What does assistant mean?
- Having a subordinate or auxiliary position.“an assistant surgeon”
- Helping; lending aid or support; auxiliary.
- A person who assists or helps someone else.
- Sales assistant.
- A software tool that provides assistance in some task, a wizard program.
Where does assistant come from?
From Middle English assistent, from Middle French assistant, from assister.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with assistant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of assistant.
Questions about saying assistant
How do you pronounce assistant?
Say uh-SIS-tunt. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɪstənt/. In British English it is /əˈsɪstənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assistant?
Assistant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIS). Broken into parts: uh · SIS · tunt.
Do Americans and Brits say assistant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsɪstənt/ and the British form is /əˈsɪstənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.