How to Pronounce "come to attention"
expression
KUHM tuh uh-TEN-shun
kum t'OO ut-EN-shun
Definition
To stand straight with your feet together and hands at your sides, often as a military command. It can also mean to attract notice or make people pay attention.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /əˈtɛnʃən
British English
kˈʌm/ /tˈuː/ /ɐtˈɛnʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM tuh uh-TEN-shun
UK
kum t'OO ut-EN-shun
Listen in Context
The soldiers come to attention when the captain arrives.
Please come to attention before we begin the ceremony.
When she called his name, he quickly came to attention.
News of the fire made everyone in the office come to attention.