To pronounce "attend", say ATT-end — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈtɛnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/əˈtɛnd/
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"attend" has 2 syllables: att-end. It rhymes with contend and comprehend, if that helps it stick.
verb
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"Attend" has 2 syllables: att · end.
The IPA transcription of "attend" is /əˈtɛnd/.
Attend: To listen to (something or someone); to pay attention to; regard; heed.
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