How to pronounce attention in American English
“attention” pronunciation by American speakers
Listen to attention the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“attention” in real sentences — American speakers
1,000+ clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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I got the attention that I needed, the right attention, you know not negative attention.
Dept of Justice
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seeking medical attention.
CDC
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receiving more attention.
The Obama White House
Words that sound like “attention”
Words one sound away from attention — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.
Other forms of “attention”
Why real speech
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