How to pronounce attachment
Say it like uh-TACH-munt. Attachment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TACH).
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- uh
- TACH
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attachment 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of attachment
American and British speakers say attachment in essentially the same way: /əˈtætʃmənt/ in the US and /əˈtætʃmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-TACH-munt.
What does attachment mean?
- a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
- a supplementary part or accessory
- a writ authorizing the seizure of property that may be needed for the payment of a judgment in a judicial proceeding
Where does attachment come from?
From French attachement.
Words that rhyme with attachment
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of attachment.
Questions about saying attachment
How do you pronounce attachment?
Say uh-TACH-munt. The American pronunciation is /əˈtætʃmənt/. In British English it is /əˈtætʃmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attachment?
Attachment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TACH). Broken into parts: uh · TACH · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say attachment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈtætʃmənt/ and the British form is /əˈtætʃmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.