How to pronounce atta
Say it like AT-uh. Atta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT).
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US American/ˈætə/AT-uh
UK British/ˈætə/AT-uh
- AT
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atta pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of atta
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AT-uh.
What does atta mean?
noun
- A type of wholegrain flour from the Indian subcontinent.
Questions about saying atta
How do you pronounce atta?
Say AT-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈætə/. In British English it is /ˈætə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atta?
Atta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT). Broken into parts: AT · uh.
Is atta pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈætə/ (AT-uh).