How to Pronounce Assailant

To pronounce "assailant", say ASS-ail-ant — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈseɪlənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/əˈseɪlənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “assailant”

"assailant" has 3 syllables: ass-ail-ant. It rhymes with divalent and tetravalent, if that helps it stick.

What does assailant mean?

noun

  1. Someone who attacks or assails another violently, or criminally.
  2. (by extension) A hostile critic or opponent.

adjective

  1. Assailing; attacking.

Synonyms

attacker

Words that rhyme with assailant

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

divalenttetravalentmonovalentinhalant

Related words

aggressorattackerattackingmobbullyabuserthiefmugger

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "assailant"?▾

"Assailant" has 3 syllables: ass · ail · ant.

What is the IPA transcription of "assailant"?▾

The IPA transcription of "assailant" is /əˈseɪlənt/.

What does "assailant" mean?▾

Assailant: Someone who attacks or assails another violently, or criminally.

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