How to pronounce attainder
Say it like uh-TAYN-der. Attainder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYN).
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- uh
- TAYN
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attainder 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.
- TAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of attainder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-TAYN-duh.
What does attainder mean?
- The state a prisoner entered once a death sentence (usually for treason) had been issued; the state of being stripped of all civil rights.
Where does attainder come from?
From Anglo-Norman ataindre ("to reach"), with infinitives used as nouns being frequent in Law French.
Words that rhyme with attainder
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Questions about saying attainder
How do you pronounce attainder?
Say uh-TAYN-der. The American pronunciation is /əˈteɪndɚ/. In British English it is /əˈteɪndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attainder?
Attainder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYN). Broken into parts: uh · TAYN · der.
Is attainder pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈteɪndə/ (uh-TAYN-duh).