How to pronounce attaboys
Say it like AT-uh-boyz. Attaboys has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT).
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US American/ˈætəˌbɔɪz/AT-uh-boyz
UK British/ˈætəˌbɔɪz/AT-uh-boyz
- AT
- uh
- boyz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attaboys 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.
- boyzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of attaboys
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AT-uh-boyz.
What does attaboys mean?
noun
- plural of attaboy How to pronounce attaboy
Questions about saying attaboys
How do you pronounce attaboys?
Say AT-uh-boyz. The American pronunciation is /ˈætəˌbɔɪz/. In British English it is /ˈætəˌbɔɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attaboys?
Attaboys has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT). Broken into parts: AT · uh · boyz.
Is attaboys 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 /ˈætəˌbɔɪz/ (AT-uh-boyz).