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