How to pronounce assistant

Say it like this: /əˈsɪstənt/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/əˈsɪstənt/

What does assistant mean?

adjHaving a subordinate or auxiliary position.

“an assistant surgeon”

Helping; lending aid or support; auxiliary.

nounSomeone who is present; a bystander, a witness.

A person who assists or helps someone else.

Sales assistant.

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