How to Pronounce "assaulted"
word
/əˈsɔɫtɪd/
uh-SAWL-tid
/ɐsˈɒltɪd/
uh-SAWL-tid
Definition
To be physically attacked or harmed by someone, sometimes also used for verbal or sexual attacks.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈsɔɫtɪd/
British English
/ɐsˈɒltɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-SAWL-tid
UK
uh-SAWL-tid
Listen in Context
He was assaulted in the parking lot last night.
The police arrested the man who assaulted her.
She felt scared after being assaulted on the street.
Three people reported being assaulted during the festival.