How to pronounce attaining
Say it like uh-TAY-ning. Attaining has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- uh
- TAY
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attaining 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.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of attaining
American and British speakers say attaining in essentially the same way: /əˈteɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈteɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-TAY-ning.
What does attaining mean?
- present participle and gerund of attain How to pronounce attain
Words that rhyme with attaining
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of attaining.
Questions about saying attaining
How do you pronounce attaining?
Say uh-TAY-ning. The American pronunciation is /əˈteɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈteɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attaining?
Attaining has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: uh · TAY · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say attaining the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈteɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈteɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.