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