How to pronounce attracted
Say it like uh-TRAK-tid. Attracted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAK).
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- uh
- TRAK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attracted 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.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of attracted
American and British speakers say attracted in essentially the same way: /əˈtræktɪd/ in the US and /əˈtræktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-TRAK-tid.
What does attracted mean?
Words that rhyme with attracted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of attracted.
Questions about saying attracted
How do you pronounce attracted?
Say uh-TRAK-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈtræktɪd/. In British English it is /əˈtræktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attracted?
Attracted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAK). Broken into parts: uh · TRAK · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say attracted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈtræktɪd/ and the British form is /əˈtræktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.