How to Pronounce Attitude

"Attitude" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˈætəˌtud/ 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

8

Letters

/ˈætəˌtud/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˈætɪtjˌuːd/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “attitude”

"attitude" has 3 syllables: attitude.

What does attitude mean?

noun

  1. The position of the body or way of carrying oneself.
  2. A disposition or state of mind.

verb

  1. To assume or to place in a particular position or orientation; to pose.
  2. To express an attitude through one's posture, bearing, tone of voice, etc.

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How do you pronounce "attitude"?▾

"Attitude" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˈætəˌtud/ 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 "attitude"?▾

"Attitude" has 3 syllables.

What is the IPA transcription of "attitude"?▾

The IPA transcription of "attitude" is /ˈætəˌtud/.

What does "attitude" mean?▾

Attitude: The position of the body or way of carrying oneself.

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