at-ten-shun en · INTJ
Etymology
Respelling of attention to emphasize the syllables.
Meanings
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(US) Used to bring a marching band or group of soldiers to attention.
"At-ten-shun !" commanded he, with that peculiar inflexion only attainable after considerable service.
1906, Joseph Edgar Crowell, The Young Volunteer: The Everyday Experiences of a Soldier Boy in the Civil War:At-ten-SHUN! ¶ The United States Marine Corps wants your children.
2003, “Family Fare”, in The New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| a-ten-shun | alternative | lexicographic |