How to Pronounce Attenuated

To pronounce "attenuated", say ATT-en-uat-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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10

Letters

ATT-en-uat-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “attenuated”

"attenuated" has 4 syllables: att-en-uat-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.

What does attenuated mean?

verb

  1. To reduce in size, force, value, amount, or degree.
  2. To make thinner, as by physically reshaping, starving, or decaying.

adjective

  1. Made, or become weak; subject to attenuation.
  2. Long and tapering (especially of leaves)

Antonyms

amplify

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Words that rhyme with attenuated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elatedexasperatedagitatedinfatuatedaggravatedinundatedirritatedsophisticatedantiquatedreiteratedincapacitatedcaptivated

Related words

fadedweakenedreduceddecreaseddiminishedlessenedmitigatedthin

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "attenuated"?▾

"Attenuated" has 4 syllables: att · en · uat · ed.

What does "attenuated" mean?▾

Attenuated: To reduce in size, force, value, amount, or degree.

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