How to pronounce attributing
Say it like uh-TRIB-yuh-ting. Attributing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIB).
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- uh
- TRIB
- yuh
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attributing 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.
- TRIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of attributing
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-TRIB-yoo-ting.
What does attributing mean?
- present participle and gerund of attribute How to pronounce attribute
Questions about saying attributing
How do you pronounce attributing?
Say uh-TRIB-yuh-ting. The American pronunciation is /əˈtrɪbjətɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈtrɪbjuːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attributing?
Attributing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIB). Broken into parts: uh · TRIB · yuh · ting.
Is attributing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˈtrɪbjuːtɪŋ/ (uh-TRIB-yoo-ting).