How to Pronounce "attempts"

word

/əˈtɛmps/

uh-TEMPS

/ɐtˈɛmpts/

uh-TEMPTS

Definition

Efforts or tries to do something, especially something difficult. It can refer to one or many times someone tries to achieve a goal.

American English

/əˈtɛmps/

British English

/ɐtˈɛmpts/

uh-TEMPS

uh-TEMPTS

He made several attempts to fix the car.

All attempts to call her failed.

Their attempts to win were not successful.

Despite many attempts, the password couldn't be guessed.