How to pronounce attainted
Say it like uh-TAYN-tud. Attainted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYN).
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- uh
- TAYN
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attainted 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.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of attainted
American and British speakers say attainted in essentially the same way: /əˈteɪntəd/ in the US and /əˈteɪntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-TAYN-tid.
What does attainted mean?
- simple past and past participle of attaint How to pronounce attaint
- Subject to attainder; condemned to death or outlawry, hence stripped of one's titles, hereditary rights, or possessions.
Where does attainted come from?
From attaint + -ed.
Questions about saying attainted
How do you pronounce attainted?
Say uh-TAYN-tud. The American pronunciation is /əˈteɪntəd/. In British English it is /əˈteɪntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attainted?
Attainted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYN). Broken into parts: uh · TAYN · tud.
Do Americans and Brits say attainted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈteɪntəd/ and the British form is /əˈteɪntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.