attempt

/əˈtɛmpt/

Syllables a·tempt

Stress a-TEMPT

Phonics Breakdown

a

/ə/

schwa

tempt

/tɛmpt/

short e

Meaning

to try to do something, especially something difficult; an effort

Sound Reference

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a=/ə/(about) + tempt=/tɛmpt/(tempt)

Example

She made an attempt to finish the task on time.