How do you pronounce "attend"?

In American English: /əˈtɛnd/ (uh-TEHND). In British English: /ətˈɛnd/ (uht-EHND). In Canadian English: /əˈtɛnd/ (uh-TEHND). In Australian English: /ɐtˈɛnd/ (ⱯT).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈtɛnd/ (uh-TEHND), while in British English it's /ətˈɛnd/ (uht-EHND).

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attend

/əˈtɛnd/

uh-TEHND

Syllable Breakdown

əat·tɛndtend

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Last updated: 2026-02-12