How to Pronounce Assisting

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/əˈsɪstɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “assisting”

"assisting" has 3 syllables: ass-ist-ing. It rhymes with twisting and existing, if that helps it stick.

What does assisting mean?

verb

  1. To help.

    “This book will assist you in getting your life in order.”

  2. To make a pass that leads directly towards scoring.

noun

  1. Assistance; help given

adjective

  1. Helpful; auxiliary (to).

Words that rhyme with assisting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

twistingexistingpersistinglistingpreexistingenlistinginsistingresistingcoexistingblacklistingdelistingconsisting

Related words

assistanceaidhelpattendhelpingserveaidingaider

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "assisting"?▾

"Assisting" has 3 syllables: ass · ist · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "assisting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "assisting" is /əˈsɪstɪŋ/.

What does "assisting" mean?▾

Assisting: To help.

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