How to Pronounce Assaults

To pronounce "assaults", say ASS-aults — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

ASS-aults

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💡 Tip for remembering “assaults”

"assaults" has 2 syllables: ass-aults. It rhymes with waltz and schmaltz, if that helps it stick.

What does assaults mean?

noun

  1. A violent onset or attack with physical means, for example blows, weapons, etc.

    “to make assault upon a man, a house, or a town”

  2. A violent onset or attack with moral weapons, for example words, arguments, appeals, and the like

    “to make an assault on the prerogatives of a prince, or on the constitution of a government”

verb

  1. To attack, physically or figuratively.

    “Loud music assaulted our ears as we entered the building.”

  2. To threaten or harass.

Synonyms

onfallonrush

Words that rhyme with assaults

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

waltzschmaltzfaultsdefaultshaltsvaultssomersaultsbasaltsexaltsmalts

Related words

assailattackrapeviolationoffensiveravishment

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "assaults"?▾

"Assaults" has 2 syllables: ass · aults.

What does "assaults" mean?▾

Assaults: A violent onset or attack with physical means, for example blows, weapons, etc.

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