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How to pronounce attribute

attribute
/ˈætrəbjuːt/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /əˈtrɪbjuːt/.

Attribute, sound by sound

/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/b/as in bedA voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word.
/j/as in yesTongue high and forward, as for a very short “ee”.
/uː/as in foodA long “oo” with rounded lips.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.

In a sentence

We attribute Edison's success to intelligence and hard work.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce attribute?

Attribute is pronounced /ˈætrəbjuːt/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /əˈtrɪbjuːt/, is also used.

How many syllables are in attribute?

Attribute has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in attribute?

The first syllable: /ˈætrəbjuːt/.

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