How to Pronounce "assaults"

word

əˈsɔɫts

uh-SAWLTS

ɐsˈɒlts

uh-SOLTS

Definition

Acts of attacking someone physically or, in some cases, verbally or sexually. In law, it most often refers to physical attacks.

American English

əˈsɔɫts

British English

ɐsˈɒlts

uh-SAWLTS

uh-SOLTS

There were several assaults in the city last night.

Police are investigating the recent assaults at the park.

There were reports of verbal assaults during the protest.

The news talked about a series of violent assaults that happened downtown.