How to pronounce attorneys
Say it like uh-TUR-neez. Attorneys has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
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- uh
- TUR
- neez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attorneys 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.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- neezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of attorneys
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-TUR-neez.
What does attorneys mean?
- plural of attorney How to pronounce attorney
Words that sound like attorneys
- attorney's
Questions about saying attorneys
How do you pronounce attorneys?
Say uh-TUR-neez. The American pronunciation is /əˈtɝniz/. In British English it is /əˈtɜːniz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attorneys?
Attorneys has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: uh · TUR · neez.
Is attorneys 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 /əˈtɜːniz/ (uh-TUR-neez).
What words sound the same as attorneys?
Attorneys sounds the same as attorney's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.