How to Pronounce Assists

To pronounce "assists", say ASS-ists — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈsɪsts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/əˈsɪsts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “assists”

"assists" has 2 syllables: ass-ists. It rhymes with persists and enlists, if that helps it stick.

What does assists mean?

noun

  1. A helpful action or an act of giving.

    “The foundation gave a much needed assist to the shelter.”

  2. The act of helping another player score points or goals

    “He had two assists in the game.”

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.

Words that rhyme with assists

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

persistsenlistswriststwistsexistsfistsresistsinsistslistscystsmistsrecidivists

Related words

assistanceaidhelpattendhelpingserveaccompaniesaide

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "assists"?▾

"Assists" has 2 syllables: ass · ists.

What is the IPA transcription of "assists"?▾

The IPA transcription of "assists" is /əˈsɪsts/.

What does "assists" mean?▾

Assists: A helpful action or an act of giving.

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