How to pronounce attire
Say it like uh-TY-er. Attire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TY).
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- uh
- TY
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attire 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.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of attire
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-TY-uh.
What does attire mean?
- One's dress; what one wears; one's clothes.“He was wearing his formal attire.”
- The single horn of a goat, deer or stag.
- To clothe or adorn.“We will attire him in fine clothing so he can make a good impression.”
Where does attire come from?
The noun is from Middle English atir, from the verb.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with attire
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Questions about saying attire
How do you pronounce attire?
Say uh-TY-er. The American pronunciation is /əˈtaɪɚ/. In British English it is /əˈtaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attire?
Attire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TY). Broken into parts: uh · TY · er.
Is attire pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈtaɪə/ (uh-TY-uh).