How to pronounce assists
Say it like uh-SISTS. Assists has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SISTS).
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- uh
- SISTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assists 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.
- SISTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of assists
American and British speakers say assists in essentially the same way: /əˈsɪsts/ in the US and /əˈsɪsts/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SISTS.
What does assists mean?
- plural of assist How to pronounce assist
- third-person singular simple present indicative of assist How to pronounce assist
Questions about saying assists
How do you pronounce assists?
Say uh-SISTS. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɪsts/. In British English it is /əˈsɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assists?
Assists has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SISTS). Broken into parts: uh · SISTS.
Do Americans and Brits say assists the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsɪsts/ and the British form is /əˈsɪsts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.