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