How to pronounce attribute
Say it like AT-ruh-byoot. Attribute has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT).
- AT
- ruh
- byoot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attribute pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- byootGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of attribute
American and British speakers say attribute in essentially the same way: /ˈætrəˌbjut/ in the US and /ˈætrɪˌbjuːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AT-rih-byoot.
Other ways to say attribute
Attribute also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- uh-TRIB-yoot /əˈtrɪˌbjut/
What does attribute mean?
- a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished“self-confidence is not an endearing property”
- an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity
- attribute or credit to“We attributed this quotation to Shakespeare”“People impute great cleverness to cats”
- decide as to where something belongs in a scheme“The biologist assigned the mushroom to the proper class”
Where does attribute come from?
Borrowed from Latin attributus.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying attribute
How do you pronounce attribute?
Say AT-ruh-byoot. The American pronunciation is /ˈætrəˌbjut/. In British English it is /ˈætrɪˌbjuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attribute?
Attribute has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT). Broken into parts: AT · ruh · byoot.
Do Americans and Brits say attribute the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈætrəˌbjut/ and the British form is /ˈætrɪˌbjuːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.