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How to Pronounce "inattention"

word

ˌɪnəˈtɛntʃən
in-uh-TEN-chuhn
ɪnɐtˈɛnʃən
in-uh-TEN-shuhn

Definition

Inattention means not paying enough attention to something or not noticing details.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˌɪnəˈtɛntʃən

British English

ɪnɐtˈɛnʃən

Simplified Pronunciation

US

in-uh-TEN-chuhn

UK

in-uh-TEN-shuhn

Listen in Context

His inattention in class caused him to miss important points.

Inattention can lead to mistakes at work.

Children sometimes show inattention when they are tired.

Her inattention to detail cost us the contract.