How to Pronounce Assistant

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/əˈsɪstənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “assistant”

"assistant" has 3 syllables: ass-ist-ant. It rhymes with persistent and distant, if that helps it stick.

What does assistant mean?

noun

  1. Someone who is present; a bystander, a witness.
  2. A person who assists or helps someone else.

adjective

  1. Having a subordinate or auxiliary position.

    “an assistant surgeon”

  2. Helping; lending aid or support; auxiliary.

Synonyms

wizard

Words that rhyme with assistant

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

persistentdistantinsistentinconsistentexistentconsistentresistantnonexistentself-consistent

Related words

supporterhelperhelpsubordinateadjunctlow-levelaidesidekick

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "assistant"?▾

"Assistant" has 3 syllables: ass · ist · ant.

What is the IPA transcription of "assistant"?▾

The IPA transcription of "assistant" is /əˈsɪstənt/.

What does "assistant" mean?▾

Assistant: Someone who is present; a bystander, a witness.

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