How to pronounce attacked
Say it like uh-TAKT. Attacked has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAKT).
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- uh
- TAKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attacked 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.
- TAKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of attacked
American and British speakers say attacked in essentially the same way: /əˈtækt/ in the US and /əˈtækt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-TAKT.
What does attacked mean?
- simple past and past participle of attack
Words that rhyme with attacked
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of attacked.
Questions about saying attacked
How do you pronounce attacked?
Say uh-TAKT. The American pronunciation is /əˈtækt/. In British English it is /əˈtækt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attacked?
Attacked has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAKT). Broken into parts: uh · TAKT.
Do Americans and Brits say attacked the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈtækt/ and the British form is /əˈtækt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.