How do you pronounce "attachment"?

In American English: /əˈtætʃmənt/ (uh-TACHM-uhnt). In British English: /ətˈætʃmənt/ (uht-ACHM-uhnt). In Canadian English: /əˈtætʃmənt/ (uh-TACHM-uhnt). In Australian English: /ɐtˈatʃmənt/ (ⱯT).

Is "attachment" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈtætʃmənt/ (uh-TACHM-uhnt), while in British English it's /ətˈætʃmənt/ (uht-ACHM-uhnt).

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attachment

/əˈtætʃmənt/

uh-TACHM-uhnt

Syllable Breakdown

əat·tætʃmtach·əntment

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Last updated: 2026-02-12