How to pronounce attired
Say it like uh-TIRED. Attired has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIRED).
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- uh
- TIRED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attired 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.
- TIREDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of attired
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-TIRED.
What does attired mean?
- Clothed, dressed, wearing clothing, often of a specified type.
- Said of the horns of an animal when they are of a different tincture to its head.
- simple past and past participle of attire How to pronounce attire
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Words that rhyme with attired
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Questions about saying attired
How do you pronounce attired?
Say uh-TIRED. The American pronunciation is /əˈtaɪrd/. In British English it is /əˈtaɪəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attired?
Attired has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIRED). Broken into parts: uh · TIRED.
Is attired 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 /əˈtaɪəd/ (uh-TIRED).