How to pronounce "attend"

attend

Noun
American
/əˈtɛnd/

Syllable Breakdown

at tend

How natives say attend

British
/əˈtɛnd/

Syllable Breakdown

at tend

How natives say attend

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a schwa sound, like a relaxed 'uh'.

  • Move to a clear 'ten' with emphasis on this syllable.

  • End with a soft 'd' sound.

Common Mistakes

  • adding extra syllables (at-ten-ded)

  • misplacing stress on first syllable (AT-tend)

  • incorrect vowel sound in first syllable (ah-tend)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a schwa sound, like a relaxed 'uh'.

  • Move to a clear 'ten' with emphasis on this syllable.

  • End with a soft 'd' sound.

common mistakes

  • same as American

FAQ

Why is the first sound 'uh' in 'attend'?

It's a schwa, a common relaxed sound in unstressed syllables.

Where should the stress be in 'attend'?

The stress is on the second syllable: 'tend'.

Is the 'd' in 'attend' silent?

No, the 'd' is pronounced softly.

Definition

attend

To go to or be present at an event.

Word Family

attendance

/əˈtɛndəns/

noun

The act of attending.

Example: Daily attendance is required.

attendee

/ˌætɛnˈdiː/

noun

A person who attends.

Example: Attendees must register.

attendant

/əˈtɛndənt/

noun

A person employed to assist others.

Example: The flight attendant was kind.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Stress placement differs from 'attendance'.

Vowel sound changes compared to 'attendee'.

Syllable count different from 'attendant'.

Pro Tips

Practice Schwa Sound

Focus on the schwa 'uh' sound to start smoothly.

Notice Stress Placement

Ensure you stress the second syllable for clarity.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Attend

agenda

/əˈdʒɛn.də/

amend

/əˈmɛnd/

anniversary

/ˌænɪˈvɜrsəri/

authorize

/ˈɔθəˌraɪz/

beforehand

/bɪˈfɔːrhænd/

center

/ˈsɛn.tɚ/

chronicle

/ˈkrɑːnɪkl̩/

chronology

/krəˈnɑːlədʒi/

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