How do you pronounce "assist"?

In American English: /əˈsɪst/ (uh-SIST). In British English: /əsˈɪst/ (uhs-IST). In Canadian English: /əˈsɪst/ (uh-SIST). In Australian English: /ɐsˈɪst/ (ⱯS).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈsɪst/ (uh-SIST), while in British English it's /əsˈɪst/ (uhs-IST).

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assist

/əˈsɪst/

uh-SIST

Syllable Breakdown

əas·sɪstsist

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Last updated: 2026-02-12