How to Pronounce "assault"
word
/əˈsɔɫt/
uh-SAWLT
/ɐsˈɒlt/
uh-SOLT
Definition
An assault is a violent attack on someone, or the crime of threatening or physically harming a person. It can also mean a strong attack on something, such as an idea, place, or position.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈsɔɫt/
British English
/ɐsˈɒlt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-SAWLT
UK
uh-SOLT
Listen in Context
The man was arrested for assault after the fight.
She reported the assault to the police that night.
The soldiers began an assault on the enemy camp.
He’s facing an assault charge, so his lawyer told him not to talk to the press.