How to Pronounce Attending

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/əˈtɛndɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “attending”

"attending" has 3 syllables: att-end-ing. It rhymes with condescending and impending, if that helps it stick.

What does attending mean?

verb

  1. To set on fire; kindle.
  2. To take or catch fire.

verb

  1. To listen to (something or someone); to pay attention to; regard; heed.
  2. To listen (to, unto).

noun

  1. A physician on the staff of a hospital, especially the principal one that supervises a patient's care.

Synonyms

noticepay attentiontake heedbehearheedmarkbestand

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Words that rhyme with attending

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

condescendingimpendingascendingtendingpendingdescendingintendingunendingcontendingblendingunbendingpretending

Related words

attendancehelpfulministeringministrantattentionpresentgoingattendee

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "attending"?▾

"Attending" has 3 syllables: att · end · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "attending"?▾

The IPA transcription of "attending" is /əˈtɛndɪŋ/.

What does "attending" mean?▾

Attending: To set on fire; kindle.

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