how to pronounce attention

/a.tɑ̃.sjɔ̃/

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attention is pronounced in three syllables

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ɑ̃

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ɔ̃

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An example use of attention in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… d'accord il faut faire attention à ça et …”

meanings of attention

noun:

Vigilance.
Attention (concern for or interest in).
Consideration, thoughtfulness.
Attention, (mental focus).

interjection:

Look out! watch out! careful!.

attention frequency in french - A1 level of CEFR

the word attention occurs in french on average 158.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for A1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.