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