How to pronounce Attacks in American English

/əˈtæks/

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Syllables

The word 'attacks' has 2 syllables.
ə-ˈtæks

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Sound by Sound American English Phonetic Pronunciation of the word 'Attacks'

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Attacks' will help you improve your spoken American English.

#1: /ə/
Tongue	The tongue remains forward and relaxed.
Lips	The lips relax.
Jaw	The jaw drops.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.
#3: /t/
Tongue	The tongue will come up. The front part will touch the roof of the mouth behind the top teeth. Then it will pull down to release the air.
Teeth	The teeth are together. Then they separate.
Air	Air passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords do not vibrate.
#4: /æ/
Tongue	The tongue is wide. The front stays forward, touching the back of the bottom front teeth. The back part of the tongue stretches up.
Jaw	The jaw drops.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.
#5: /k/
Tongue	The back part of the tongue reaches up and touches the soft palate, cutting off the air. The tongue pulls away and the air flows.
Lips	The lips position to adjust the sound that comes next.
Air	Air passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords do not vibrate.
#6: /s/
Tongue	The tongue is behind the teeth.
Lips
Teeth	The teeth remain clenched.
Air	The air flows through the tip of the tongue towards the edge of the teeth.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords do not vibrate.

Examples of sentences with the word 'attacks'

Every time I see a spider, my vacuum attacks it with full force!

Try this Exciting 'attacks' Tongue Twister Challenge

Sally sells seashells soaked in sauce, She says they're sensational snacks to have. But if you're not careful, beware the attacks Of seagulls swooping in to steal a snack-pack.