How do you pronounce "attacking"?

In American English: /əˈtækɪŋ/ (uh-TAK-ing). In British English: /ətˈækɪŋ/ (uht-AK-ing). In Canadian English: /əˈtækɪŋ/ (uh-TAK-ing). In Australian English: /ɐtˈakɪŋ/ (ⱯT).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈtækɪŋ/ (uh-TAK-ing), while in British English it's /ətˈækɪŋ/ (uht-AK-ing).

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attacking

/əˈtækɪŋ/

uh-TAK-ing

Syllable Breakdown

əat·tæktack·ɪŋing

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Last updated: 2026-02-12