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assault
Definition:
(nou) close fighting during the culmination of a military attack (nou) a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped (nou) thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1946 (nou) the crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈsɔːlt
Examples:
Sexual assault and rape can happen at college.
Pressured by the Hurons to attack prematurely, the assault failed.
They included sexual assault, attempted rape and carrying out lewd and libidinous practices towards children.
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Common mistakes of assault pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as /əˈsɔːlt/. The correct stress is on the second syllable, pronounced /əˈsɔlt/ in US and UK English. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the second syllable.
- Mispronouncing the "a": Many tend to say "assault" with a long "a" sound, like "ah" as in "father." The correct sound is a short "a" as in /ə/. Tip: Practice saying "uh-sault" to get the right vowel sound.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some speakers pronounce the "t" at the end too strongly, making it sound like /t/. The correct pronunciation is softer, almost blending into the preceding sound, as in /t/. Tip: Lightly touch your tongue to the roof of your mouth for a softer "t."
- Confusing with "assaulted": Learners sometimes confuse "assault" with "assaulted," mispronouncing it as /əˈsɔːltɪd/. The correct form is /əˈsɔlt/ for "assault." Tip: Remember that "assault" is a single-syllable word, while "assaulted" has three syllables.
- Ignoring the schwa: Some people neglect the schwa sound in the first syllable, pronouncing it as /æ/. The correct sound is /ə/, a neutral vowel sound. Tip: Practice with other words that have a schwa, like "sofa," to better recognize it.