How to pronounce attendant
Say it like uh-TEN-dunt. Attendant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN).
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- uh
- TEN
- dunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attendant 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.
- TENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- duntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of attendant
American and British speakers say attendant in essentially the same way: /əˈtɛndənt/ in the US and /əˈtɛndənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-TEN-dunt.
What does attendant mean?
- someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
- a person who is present and participates in a meeting“he was a regular attender at department meetings”“the gathering satisfied both organizers and attendees”
- an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
- being present (at a meeting or event, etc.)“attendant members of the congregation”
- occurring with or following as a consequence“an excessive growth of bureaucracy, with attendant problems”“snags incidental to the changeover in management”
Where does attendant come from?
From Middle English attendant, attendaunt, from Old French attendant.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with attendant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of attendant.
- independent
- dependent
- defendant
- superintendent
- pendant
- descendant
- transcendent
- dependant
- ascendant
- resplendent
Questions about saying attendant
How do you pronounce attendant?
Say uh-TEN-dunt. The American pronunciation is /əˈtɛndənt/. In British English it is /əˈtɛndənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attendant?
Attendant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN). Broken into parts: uh · TEN · dunt.
Do Americans and Brits say attendant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈtɛndənt/ and the British form is /əˈtɛndənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.