How to pronounce attempts
Say it like uh-TEMPTS. Attempts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEMPTS).
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- uh
- TEMPTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attempts 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.
- TEMPTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of attempts
American and British speakers say attempts in essentially the same way: /əˈtɛmpts/ in the US and /əˈtɛmpts/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-TEMPTS.
What does attempts mean?
- plural of attempt How to pronounce attempt
- third-person singular simple present indicative of attempt How to pronounce attempt
Questions about saying attempts
How do you pronounce attempts?
Say uh-TEMPTS. The American pronunciation is /əˈtɛmpts/. In British English it is /əˈtɛmpts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attempts?
Attempts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEMPTS). Broken into parts: uh · TEMPTS.
Do Americans and Brits say attempts the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈtɛmpts/ and the British form is /əˈtɛmpts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.