How to Pronounce Attendance

"Attendance" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /əˈtɛndəns/ in IPA and it has 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/əˈtɛndəns/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɐtˈɛndəns/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “attendance

"attendance" has 3 syllables: attendance.

What does attendance mean?

noun

  1. The act of attending; the state of being present; presence.
  2. A tally or listing of the persons present.

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How do you pronounce "attendance"?

"Attendance" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /əˈtɛndəns/ in IPA and it has 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

How many syllables are in "attendance"?

"Attendance" has 3 syllables.

What is the IPA transcription of "attendance"?

The IPA transcription of "attendance" is /əˈtɛndəns/.

What does "attendance" mean?

Attendance: The act of attending; the state of being present; presence.

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