How many syllables in assistant?

There are 3 syllables in the word assistant.

Divide assistant into syllables:

assistant (noun):: a helper or subordinate; a person holding an assistantship; a person who assists someone helper; a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose.

abettor

accessory

accomplice

actor's assistant

adjunct

adjutant

aid

aide

aider

ally

apprentice

associate

attendant

attender

auxiliary

backer

bat boy

birthing coach

cat's-paw

chief assistant

coadjutor

collaborator

colleague

confederate

cooperator

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