How to pronounce attaching
Say it like uh-TACH-ing. Attaching has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TACH).
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- uh
- TACH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attaching 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of attaching
American and British speakers say attaching in essentially the same way: /əˈtætʃɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈtætʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-TACH-ing.
What does attaching mean?
- present participle and gerund of attach How to pronounce attach
Words that rhyme with attaching
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of attaching.
Questions about saying attaching
How do you pronounce attaching?
Say uh-TACH-ing. The American pronunciation is /əˈtætʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈtætʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attaching?
Attaching has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TACH). Broken into parts: uh · TACH · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say attaching the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈtætʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈtætʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.