How to pronounce attach
Say it like uh-TACH. Attach has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TACH).
- uh
- TACH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attach pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of attach
American and British speakers say attach in essentially the same way: /əˈtætʃ/ in the US and /əˈtætʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-TACH.
What does attach mean?
- To fasten, to join to (literally and figuratively).“You need to attach the carabiner to your harness.”
- To adhere; to be attached.
- To include an attachment with a communication (especially an email or other electronic communication).“I've attached the contract to this email.”
Where does attach come from?
Displaced native Old English þīedan.
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Words that rhyme with attach
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Questions about saying attach
How do you pronounce attach?
Say uh-TACH. The American pronunciation is /əˈtætʃ/. In British English it is /əˈtætʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attach?
Attach has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TACH). Broken into parts: uh · TACH.
Do Americans and Brits say attach the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈtætʃ/ and the British form is /əˈtætʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.