English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Attention-getting Pronunciation
Attention-getting is pronounced uh-TEN-shuhn-GE-ting, IPA /əˈtɛnʃən ˈgɛtɪŋ/.
uh-TEN-shuhn-GE-ting
US /əˈtɛnʃən ˈgɛtɪŋ/ · UK /əˈtɛnʃən ˈgɛtɪŋ/
Syllables: uh · TEN · shuhn · GE · ting (5 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
adjective (phrase): Designed to make people notice.
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Attention-getting in a Sentence
- The poster used an attention-getting shade of orange.
- He made an attention-getting entrance.
- Her attention-getting headline did the job.
Common Mispronunciations of Attention-getting
Not A-ten-shuhn-GE-ting
Reduce the opening a to a quick uh before the loud TEN arrives.
Not uh-TEN-shuhn-ge-TING
Keep GE loud and ting quiet, because an ing ending takes no stress.
Tip: Two peaks, one on TEN and one on GE.
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