How to Pronounce Attendant

To pronounce "attendant", say ATT-end-ant — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈtɛndənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/əˈtɛndənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “attendant”

"attendant" has 3 syllables: att-end-ant. It rhymes with resplendent and transcendent, if that helps it stick.

What does attendant mean?

noun

  1. One who attends; one who works with or watches over something.

    “Give your keys to the parking attendants and they will park your car for you.”

  2. A servant or valet.

adjective

  1. Going with; associated; concomitant.

    “They promoted him to supervisor, with all the attendant responsibilities and privileges.”

  2. Depending on, or owing duty or service to.

    “the widow attendant to the heir”

Words that rhyme with attendant

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

resplendenttranscendentdependentindependentascendantpendantsplendentdescendantinterdependentdescendentsuperintendentsuperintendant

Related words

accompanyingconcomitantrelatedincidentalcaretakerassistanthelperescort

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "attendant"?▾

"Attendant" has 3 syllables: att · end · ant.

What is the IPA transcription of "attendant"?▾

The IPA transcription of "attendant" is /əˈtɛndənt/.

What does "attendant" mean?▾

Attendant: One who attends; one who works with or watches over something.

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