How to Pronounce Attachment

To pronounce "attachment", say ATT-achm-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈtætʃmənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/əˈtætʃmənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “attachment”

"attachment" has 3 syllables: att-achm-ent. It rhymes with detachment and hatchment, if that helps it stick.

What does attachment mean?

noun

  1. The act or process of (physically or figuratively) attaching.
  2. A strong bonding with or fondness for someone or something.

    “I have such an attachment towards my fiancé!”

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Words that rhyme with attachment

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detachmenthatchmentcatchment

Related words

adherencefasteningbondattachebondingenclosedadhesionenclosure

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "attachment"?▾

"Attachment" has 3 syllables: att · achm · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "attachment"?▾

The IPA transcription of "attachment" is /əˈtætʃmənt/.

What does "attachment" mean?▾

Attachment: The act or process of (physically or figuratively) attaching.

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