How to pronounce attune
Say it like uh-TYOON. Attune has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TYOON).
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- uh
- TYOON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attune 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.
- TYOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of attune
American and British speakers say attune in essentially the same way: /əˈtjun/ in the US and /əˈtjuːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-TYOON.
What does attune mean?
- To bring into musical accord.
- To tune (an instrument).
- To bring into harmony or accord.“By meditating, I try to attune myself to the greater cosmos.”
Where does attune come from?
From ad- + tune.
Words that rhyme with attune
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of attune.
Questions about saying attune
How do you pronounce attune?
Say uh-TYOON. The American pronunciation is /əˈtjun/. In British English it is /əˈtjuːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attune?
Attune has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TYOON). Broken into parts: uh · TYOON.
Do Americans and Brits say attune the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈtjun/ and the British form is /əˈtjuːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.