How to pronounce attend
Say it like uh-TEND. Attend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEND).
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- uh
- TEND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attend 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.
- TENDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of attend
American and British speakers say attend in essentially the same way: /əˈtɛnd/ in the US and /əˈtɛnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-TEND.
What does attend mean?
- be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.“She attends class regularly”“I rarely attend services at my church”
- take charge of or deal with“Could you see about lunch?”“I must attend to this matter”
- to accompany as a circumstance or follow as a result“Menuhin's playing was attended by a 15-minute standing ovation”
Where does attend come from?
From Middle English attenden, atenden (“to devote oneself (to a task, etc.); to pay attention to (something), to look after; to consider (something); to expect or look forward to (something); to intend to do (something); to help or serve (s
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Words that rhyme with attend
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Questions about saying attend
How do you pronounce attend?
Say uh-TEND. The American pronunciation is /əˈtɛnd/. In British English it is /əˈtɛnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attend?
Attend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEND). Broken into parts: uh · TEND.
Do Americans and Brits say attend the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈtɛnd/ and the British form is /əˈtɛnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.