How to Pronounce Attempted

To pronounce "attempted", say ATT-empt-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈtɛmptɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/əˈtɛmptɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “attempted”

"attempted" has 3 syllables: att-empt-ed. It rhymes with tempted and exempted, if that helps it stick.

What does attempted mean?

verb

  1. To try.

    “A group of 80 budding mountaineers attempted Kilimanjaro, but 30 of them didn't make it to the top.”

  2. To try to move, by entreaty, by afflictions, or by temptations; to tempt.

adjective

  1. Tried, with the connotation of failure.

    “An attempted coup.”

Synonyms

take a run attake a stab at

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Words that rhyme with attempted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

temptedexemptedpreemptedempted

Related words

unsuccessfultryendeavouredendeavourquesteffortfocusedlooked

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "attempted"?▾

"Attempted" has 3 syllables: att · empt · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "attempted"?▾

The IPA transcription of "attempted" is /əˈtɛmptɪd/.

What does "attempted" mean?▾

Attempted: To try.

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