How do you pronounce "assailant"?

In American English: /əˈseɪlənt/ (uh-SAYL-uhnt). In British English: /əsˈeɪlənt/ (uhs-AYL-uhnt). In Canadian English: /əˈseɪlənt/ (uh-SAYL-uhnt). In Australian English: /ɐsˈeɪlənt/ (ⱯS-ayl).

Is "assailant" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈseɪlənt/ (uh-SAYL-uhnt), while in British English it's /əsˈeɪlənt/ (uhs-AYL-uhnt).

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/əˈseɪlənt/

uh-SAYL-uhnt

Syllable Breakdown

əas·seɪlsai·əntlant

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Last updated: 2026-02-12