How to Pronounce "attempt"
word
/əˈtɛmpt/
uh-TEMPT
/ɐtˈɛmpt/
uh-TEMPT
Definition
An attempt is an act of trying to do something, especially something difficult. As a verb, it means to try to do something or make an effort to achieve it.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈtɛmpt/
British English
/ɐtˈɛmpt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-TEMPT
UK
uh-TEMPT
Listen in Context
She made one attempt to lift the box.
He attempted to call his friend.
This is my second attempt at the test.
I attempted to fix it myself, but I made it worse.