How to pronounce attracts
Say it like uh-TRAKTS. Attracts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAKTS).
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- uh
- TRAKTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attracts 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.
- TRAKTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of attracts
American and British speakers say attracts in essentially the same way: /əˈtrækts/ in the US and /əˈtrækts/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-TRAKTS.
What does attracts mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of attract How to pronounce attract
Questions about saying attracts
How do you pronounce attracts?
Say uh-TRAKTS. The American pronunciation is /əˈtrækts/. In British English it is /əˈtrækts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attracts?
Attracts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAKTS). Broken into parts: uh · TRAKTS.
Do Americans and Brits say attracts the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈtrækts/ and the British form is /əˈtrækts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.