How to Pronounce Attorney

To pronounce "attorney", say ATT-orn-ey — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈtɜː(ɹ)ni/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/əˈtɜː(ɹ)ni/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “attorney”

"attorney" has 3 syllables: att-orn-ey. It rhymes with journey and ferny, if that helps it stick.

What does attorney mean?

noun

  1. A lawyer; one who advises or represents others in legal matters as a profession.
  2. (UK 19th century and earlier) One such who practised in the courts of the common law (cf solicitor, proctor).

verb

  1. To work as a legal attorney.
  2. To provide with a legal attorney.

Synonyms

advocatemouthpiece

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Words that rhyme with attorney

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

journeyfernytourneyturneyburnieczernyberniebernynerneyberneybirneybirnie

Related words

lawyerattorney-at-lawnotarylitigatorbarristermagistrateprosecutorombudsman

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "attorney"?▾

"Attorney" has 3 syllables: att · orn · ey.

What is the IPA transcription of "attorney"?▾

The IPA transcription of "attorney" is /əˈtɜː(ɹ)ni/.

What does "attorney" mean?▾

Attorney: A lawyer; one who advises or represents others in legal matters as a profession.

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