How to Pronounce Assailed

To pronounce "assailed", say ASS-ail-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

ASS-ail-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “assailed”

"assailed" has 3 syllables: ass-ail-ed. It rhymes with veiled and wailed, if that helps it stick.

What does assailed mean?

verb

  1. To attack with harsh words or violent force (also figuratively).

    “Muggers assailed them as they entered an alley.”

Words that rhyme with assailed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

veiledwailedunveiledcurtailedhailedimpaledentailedprevailednaledfailedrailedavailed

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "assailed"?▾

"Assailed" has 3 syllables: ass · ail · ed.

What does "assailed" mean?▾

Assailed: To attack with harsh words or violent force (also figuratively).

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