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.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈsɔɫts
British English
ɐsˈɒlts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-SAWLTS
UK
uh-SOLTS
Listen in Context
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.