How to Pronounce “attempting

word

/əˈtɛmptɪŋ/
uh-TEMP-ting
/ɐtˈɛmptɪŋ/
uh-TEMP-ting

IPA Transcription

American English

/əˈtɛmptɪŋ/

British English

/ɐtˈɛmptɪŋ/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

uh-TEMP-ting

UK

uh-TEMP-ting

Listen in Context

She is attempting to answer the question.

He was attempting to fix his bike.

They are attempting a new recipe tonight.

I’m attempting to get in shape for summer, but it’s tough.