How to pronounce attenuates
Say it like uh-TEN-yoo-ayts. Attenuates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN).
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- uh
- TEN
- yoo
- ayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attenuates 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.
- aytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of attenuates
American and British speakers say attenuates in essentially the same way: /əˈtɛnjuˌeɪts/ in the US and /əˈtɛnjuːˌeɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-TEN-yoo-ayts.
What does attenuates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of attenuate How to pronounce attenuate
Questions about saying attenuates
How do you pronounce attenuates?
Say uh-TEN-yoo-ayts. The American pronunciation is /əˈtɛnjuˌeɪts/. In British English it is /əˈtɛnjuːˌeɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attenuates?
Attenuates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN). Broken into parts: uh · TEN · yoo · ayts.
Do Americans and Brits say attenuates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈtɛnjuˌeɪts/ and the British form is /əˈtɛnjuːˌeɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.