How to pronounce attending
Say it like uh-TEN-ding. Attending has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN).
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- uh
- TEN
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attending 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of attending
American and British speakers say attending in essentially the same way: /əˈtɛndɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈtɛndɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-TEN-ding.
What does attending mean?
- the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
- the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
Where does attending come from?
From attend + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with attending
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Questions about saying attending
How do you pronounce attending?
Say uh-TEN-ding. The American pronunciation is /əˈtɛndɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈtɛndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attending?
Attending has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN). Broken into parts: uh · TEN · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say attending the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈtɛndɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈtɛndɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.