Attrition

How many syllables in Attrition?

attrition has 3 syllables

Split Attrition into syllables?

at-tri-tion

Definition of Attrition

Attrition means the process of gradually reducing the strength or effectiveness of someone or something through sustained pressure or attack.

How should Attrition divide into syllables

There are three syllables in the word attrition. The first syllable 'at' has a short vowel sound, the second syllable 'tri' has a long vowel sound, and the third syllable 'tion' has a schwa vowel sound. The consonants are 't', 'r', 't', 'n'.

Part of Speech - Attrition

Noun

The company is experiencing high attrition rates among its staff.

Sentences with Attrition

  • The constant attrition of water against the rock created a beautiful waterfall.
  • The company is struggling to retain employees due to high attrition rates.
  • The team's attrition rate has been steadily increasing over the past few months.
  • The military's attrition tactics slowly wore down the enemy's forces.
  • The marathon was a test of attrition for the runners.

Quotes with Attrition

  • Attrition is not a good option. It's not a good way to go. The best way to solve a problem is to solve it.
  • In war, attrition means trying to get one more gun than the enemy. In business, it means trying to get one more dollar than the competition.
  • The best way to stop attrition is to keep the people you have.
  • Every day, in every way, we are losing the attrition battle.
  • Attrition is the enemy of success.

Number of characters in Attrition

9 ( a, t, t, r, i, t, i, o, n )

Unique letters in Attrition

6 ( a, t, r, i, o, n )

Attrition Backwards

noitirtta

Phonetic Transcription of Attrition

IPA (International): ʌˈtrɪʃʌn

ARA (American): ʌˈtrɪʃʌn

EPA (English): ʌˈtrɪʃʌn

AH-TRIH-SHAH-N