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