How to Pronounce "assaulting"
word
əˈsɔɫtɪŋ
uh-SAULT-ing
ɐsˈɒltɪŋ
uh-SOL-ting
Definition
Attacking someone physically or violently. It is often used in a legal or police context to describe a crime.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈsɔɫtɪŋ
British English
ɐsˈɒltɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-SAULT-ing
UK
uh-SOL-ting
Listen in Context
He was arrested for assaulting another man in the park.
She denied assaulting anyone at the party.
Police accused him of assaulting a police officer.
He's facing charges for assaulting his neighbor during an argument.