How to pronounce attempting
Say it like uh-TEMP-ting. Attempting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEMP).
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- uh
- TEMP
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attempting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of attempting
American and British speakers say attempting in essentially the same way: /əˈtɛmptɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈtɛmptɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-TEMP-ting.
What does attempting mean?
- present participle and gerund of attempt How to pronounce attempt
Questions about saying attempting
How do you pronounce attempting?
Say uh-TEMP-ting. The American pronunciation is /əˈtɛmptɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈtɛmptɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attempting?
Attempting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEMP). Broken into parts: uh · TEMP · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say attempting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈtɛmptɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈtɛmptɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.