How to pronounce attenuated
Say it like uh-TEN-yoo-ay-tid. Attenuated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN).
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- uh
- TEN
- yoo
- ay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attenuated 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.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of attenuated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-TEN-yoo-ay-tid.
What does attenuated mean?
- simple past and past participle of attenuate How to pronounce attenuate
- Made, or become weak; subject to attenuation.“attenuated power”
- Weakened, usually in a way that includes nonreplicating status.“the live attenuated type of vaccines”
- Long and tapering (especially of leaves)
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Questions about saying attenuated
How do you pronounce attenuated?
Say uh-TEN-yoo-ay-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈtɛnjuˌeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /əˈtɛnjuːˌeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attenuated?
Attenuated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN). Broken into parts: uh · TEN · yoo · ay · tid.
Is attenuated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˈtɛnjuːˌeɪtɪd/ (uh-TEN-yoo-ay-tid).