How to pronounce attributes
Say it like AT-ruh-byoots. Attributes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT).
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- AT
- ruh
- byoots
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attributes 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.
- byootsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of attributes
American and British speakers say attributes in essentially the same way: /ˈætrəˌbjuts/ in the US and /ˈætrɪˌbjuːts/ in the UK.
British respelling: AT-rih-byoots.
Other ways to say attributes
Attributes also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- uh-TRIB-yoots /əˈtrɪˌbjuts/
What does attributes mean?
- plural of attribute How to pronounce attribute
- third-person singular simple present indicative of attribute How to pronounce attribute
Questions about saying attributes
How do you pronounce attributes?
Say AT-ruh-byoots. The American pronunciation is /ˈætrəˌbjuts/. In British English it is /ˈætrɪˌbjuːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attributes?
Attributes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT). Broken into parts: AT · ruh · byoots.
Do Americans and Brits say attributes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈætrəˌbjuts/ and the British form is /ˈætrɪˌbjuːts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.