How to pronounce attended
Say it like uh-TEN-did. Attended has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN).
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- uh
- TEN
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attended 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.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of attended
American and British speakers say attended in essentially the same way: /əˈtɛndɪd/ in the US and /əˈtɛndɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-TEN-did.
What does attended mean?
- playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
- having a caretaker or other watcher
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with attended
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of attended.
Questions about saying attended
How do you pronounce attended?
Say uh-TEN-did. The American pronunciation is /əˈtɛndɪd/. In British English it is /əˈtɛndɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attended?
Attended has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN). Broken into parts: uh · TEN · did.
Do Americans and Brits say attended the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈtɛndɪd/ and the British form is /əˈtɛndɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.