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How to pronounce “attempt”

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Pronunciation guide for attempt

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of attempt with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: How Targeted Ads Might Just Save Your Lifethere are 25 to 30 times the number of attempts.
Definition summary: To try.

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How to pronounce attempt

How Targeted Ads Might Just Save Your Life

there are 25 to 30 times the number of attempts.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “attempt”

Meaning

[Verb]
To try.
(obsolete) To try to move, by entreaty, by afflictions, or by temptations; to tempt.
(archaic) To try to win, subdue, or overcome.
(archaic) To attack; to make an effort or attack upon; to try to take by force.
(criminal law) To make a substantial but unsuccessful effort (to commit a crime).
[Noun]
The action of trying at something. [1530]
An assault or attack, especially an assassination attempt. [1580]
(criminal law) A substantial but unsuccessful effort (to commit a crime).
An act of trying to commit suicide

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