How to pronounce attained
Say it like uh-TAYND. Attained has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYND).
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- uh
- TAYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attained 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.
- TAYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of attained
American and British speakers say attained in essentially the same way: /əˈteɪnd/ in the US and /əˈteɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-TAYND.
What does attained mean?
- achieved or reached“the actual attained achievement test score”
Words that rhyme with attained
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of attained.
Questions about saying attained
How do you pronounce attained?
Say uh-TAYND. The American pronunciation is /əˈteɪnd/. In British English it is /əˈteɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attained?
Attained has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYND). Broken into parts: uh · TAYND.
Do Americans and Brits say attained the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈteɪnd/ and the British form is /əˈteɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.