How to pronounce attractant
Say it like uh-TRAK-tunt. Attractant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAK).
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- uh
- TRAK
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attractant 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.
- TRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of attractant
American and British speakers say attractant in essentially the same way: /əˈtræktənt/ in the US and /əˈtræktənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-TRAK-tunt.
What does attractant mean?
- Anything that attracts, but especially a substance (such as a pheromone) that attracts insects or other animals
Words that rhyme with attractant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of attractant.
Questions about saying attractant
How do you pronounce attractant?
Say uh-TRAK-tunt. The American pronunciation is /əˈtræktənt/. In British English it is /əˈtræktənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attractant?
Attractant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAK). Broken into parts: uh · TRAK · tunt.
Do Americans and Brits say attractant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈtræktənt/ and the British form is /əˈtræktənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.