How to pronounce attribution
Say it like at-rih-BYOO-shun. Attribution has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BYOO).
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- at
- rih
- BYOO
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attribution pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- atGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of attribution
American and British speakers say attribution in essentially the same way: /ˌætrɪˈbjuʃən/ in the US and /ˌætrɪˈbjuːʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: at-rih-BYOO-shun.
What does attribution mean?
- The act of attributing something.
- An explicit or formal acknowledgment of ownership or authorship.“The attribution of the quote is widely regarded as dubious.”
- A legal doctrine by which liability is extended to a defendant who did not actually commit the tortious or criminal act.
Where does attribution come from?
From Middle French attribution, from Latin attributio.
Words that rhyme with attribution
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of attribution.
- solution
- distribution
- resolution
- constitution
- revolution
- evolution
- institution
- contribution
- execution
- pollution
Questions about saying attribution
How do you pronounce attribution?
Say at-rih-BYOO-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌætrɪˈbjuʃən/. In British English it is /ˌætrɪˈbjuːʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attribution?
Attribution has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BYOO). Broken into parts: at · rih · BYOO · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say attribution the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌætrɪˈbjuʃən/ and the British form is /ˌætrɪˈbjuːʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.