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