English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Attitude Pronunciation
Attitude is pronounced A-tuh-tood, IPA /ˈætəˌtud/.
A-tuh-tood
US /ˈætəˌtud/ · UK /ˈætɪˌtjuːd/
Syllables: A · tuh · tood (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A settled way of thinking or feeling about something, shown in how a person behaves.
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Attitude in a Sentence
- Her attitude to money changed after the move.
- He turned up with a bad attitude and left early.
- A positive attitude goes a long way on a long walk.
Common Mispronunciations of Attitude
Not uh-TI-tood
Pile the weight onto the opening and let tuh-tood coast.
Not A-ti-tyood (in America)
American speech drops the y glide after a t, giving tood. British speech keeps it, giving tyood. Both are correct where they belong.
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