How to Pronounce Assassinated

To pronounce "assassinated", say ASS-ass-in-at-ed — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

12

Letters

ASS-ass-in-at-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “assassinated”

"assassinated" has 5 syllables: ass-ass-in-at-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.

What does assassinated mean?

verb

  1. To murder someone, especially an important person, by a sudden or obscure attack, especially for ideological or political reasons.
  2. To harm, ruin, or defame severely or destroy by treachery, slander, libel, or obscure attack.

Words that rhyme with assassinated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elatedexasperatedagitatedinfatuatedaggravatedinundatedirritatedsophisticatedantiquatedreiteratedincapacitatedcaptivated

Related words

deadassasinatedassassinationsgunnedkillkilledkillingmassacred

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "assassinated"?▾

"Assassinated" has 5 syllables: ass · ass · in · at · ed.

What does "assassinated" mean?▾

Assassinated: To murder someone, especially an important person, by a sudden or obscure attack, especially for ideological or political reasons.

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