American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'attention' in American English

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Pronunciation of "attention"

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Simple pronunciation
uh-tehn-shn
IPA transcription
/əˈtʰɛn.ʃn̩/
Word frequency
765th

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What does "attention" mean?

  1. 1.the act of focusing the mind on something
  2. 2.notice, thought, or interest

Examples of "attention" in a sentence

  • She craves attention from her parents.
  • The class paid close attention to the lesson.
  • He tried to get my attention by waving.

How common is "attention"?

Attention is the 765th most common word in English.

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