Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

at-ten-shun

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.23 in modern English

Syllables
at-ten-shun
IPA
12
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

Used to bring a marching band or group of soldiers to attention.

American usage

Example Sentences

Etymology

Respelling of attention to emphasize the syllables.

Usage

Inflected Forms

a-ten-shun (alternative)

Phrases

ten-shun ten-hut

Frequently Paired Words

ten-shun ten-hut

Questions

What does at-ten-shun mean?
Used to bring a marching band or group of soldiers to attention.
Where does at-ten-shun come from?
Respelling of attention to emphasize the syllables.

How to pronounce at-ten-shun

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