How to Pronounce "get your attention"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /əˈtɛnʃən
GET-yer-uh-TEN-shun
ɡˈɛt/ /jˈɔː/ /ɐtˈɛnʃən
get-YAW-uh-TEN-shun
Definition
To make someone notice you or focus on something you are doing or saying.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /əˈtɛnʃən
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /jˈɔː/ /ɐtˈɛnʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET-yer-uh-TEN-shun
UK
get-YAW-uh-TEN-shun
Listen in Context
Excuse me, can I get your attention for a moment?
The teacher clapped to get your attention.
Sometimes, loud noises are used to get your attention.
I tried waving to get your attention, but you didn’t see me.