How to pronounce attempted
Say it like uh-TEMP-tid. Attempted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEMP).
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- uh
- TEMP
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attempted 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.
- TEMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of attempted
American and British speakers say attempted in essentially the same way: /əˈtɛmptɪd/ in the US and /əˈtɛmptɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-TEMP-tid.
What does attempted mean?
- tried unsuccessfully“attempted murder”
Questions about saying attempted
How do you pronounce attempted?
Say uh-TEMP-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈtɛmptɪd/. In British English it is /əˈtɛmptɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attempted?
Attempted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEMP). Broken into parts: uh · TEMP · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say attempted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈtɛmptɪd/ and the British form is /əˈtɛmptɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.