attainment

/əˈteɪnmənt/

Syllables at·tain·ment

Stress at-TAIN-ment

Phonics Breakdown

at

/ə t/

schwa

tain

/teɪn/

long ai

ment

/mənt/

schwa

Meaning

the act of achieving or reaching something, especially a goal or level

Sound Reference

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a=/ə/(about) + tain=/teɪn/(maintain) + ment=/mənt/(government)

Example

Educational attainment is closely linked to career success.