How to pronounce attract
Say it like uh-TRAKT. Attract has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAKT).
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- uh
- TRAKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attract 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.
- TRAKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of attract
American and British speakers say attract in essentially the same way: /əˈtrækt/ in the US and /əˈtrækt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-TRAKT.
What does attract mean?
- direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes“Her good looks attract the stares of many men”“The ad pulled in many potential customers”
- be attractive to“The idea of a vacation appeals to me”“The beautiful garden attracted many people”
- exert a force on (a body) causing it to approach or prevent it from moving away“the gravitational pull of a planet attracts other bodies”
Where does attract come from?
From Latin attractus, past participle of attrahere (“to draw to, attract”), from ad (“to”) + trahere (“to draw”).
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Words that rhyme with attract
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Questions about saying attract
How do you pronounce attract?
Say uh-TRAKT. The American pronunciation is /əˈtrækt/. In British English it is /əˈtrækt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attract?
Attract has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAKT). Broken into parts: uh · TRAKT.
Do Americans and Brits say attract the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈtrækt/ and the British form is /əˈtrækt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.