To pronounce "attracted", say ATTR-act-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈtɹæktɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
attracted
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/əˈtɹæktɪd/
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"attracted" has 3 syllables: attr-act-ed. It rhymes with protracted and abstracted, if that helps it stick.
verb
“A magnet attracts iron filings.”
“Advertising is designed to attract customers.”
adjective
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"Attracted" has 3 syllables: attr · act · ed.
The IPA transcription of "attracted" is /əˈtɹæktɪd/.
Attracted: To pull toward without touching.
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