How Do You Spell ONSLAUGHT?

Pronunciation: [ˈɒnslɔːt] (IPA)

Onslaught is a noun that refers to a violent attack or assault. Its spelling can be a bit tricky as it doesn't follow typical English pronunciation rules. The word is pronounced as /ɒnˈslɔːt/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The "o" at the beginning is pronounced with a short "o" sound, while the "au" in the middle is pronounced with an "aw" sound. The final "ght" is silent and serves as a leftover from its Old English roots. So, if you want to spell it correctly, remember to use the "au" and omit the "ght."

ONSLAUGHT Meaning and Definition

1. Onslaught is a noun that refers to a fierce, intense, and sustained attack or assault that is often unexpected and overwhelming. It is characterized by a rapid and forceful offensive action launched by a group or individual with the intention of overpowering and subduing the opposition. An onslaught is typically characterized by its magnitude and ferocity, often resulting in chaos or destruction.

   In warfare, an onslaught can involve a concentrated and relentless assault by armed forces on the enemy's defenses, aiming to break through their lines and gain a strategic advantage. In this context, an onslaught may consist of heavy gunfire, bombings, or even a full-scale invasion.

   Outside of military contexts, an onslaught can also describe a metaphorical attack, such as a verbal onslaught during an argument or a barrage of criticism directed at someone. It connotes a powerful and unrestrained outpouring of attack or criticism that overwhelms or overwhelms its recipient.

   The word "onslaught" suggests a level of intensity and forcefulness that differentiates it from a typical attack. It is often associated with surprise, speed, and unrelenting aggression, making it a potent term for describing an overwhelming or overpowering assault, whether physical, verbal, or metaphorical in nature.

2. Attack; assault; onset.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for ONSLAUGHT *

• onslought 80%
• onsought 20%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for ONSLAUGHT

• unslaught
• onslaughter
• enslaught
• onslaut
• ohslaught
• onsluaght
• onsalught
• onlsaught
• onslaight
• onlaught
• onslaght
• Outlaught
• onslahgt
• onslout
• onslaigt
• Onslauth

Etymology of ONSLAUGHT

The word "onslaught" originated from the Old English term "anesleht", which is a combination of "an" (meaning "on" or "into") and "sleht" (meaning "a stroke" or "blow"). In Middle English, it evolved to "aneslaught" with a similar meaning, specifically referring to a military attack or a vigorous assault. Over time, the spelling changed to "onslaught", but its meaning has remained relatively consistent.

Similar spelling word for ONSLAUGHT

• Oneself.

Plural form of ONSLAUGHT is ONSLAUGHTS