1. As a noun:
* Pronunciation: a-TAH-shay (like the French word "attaché")
* Meaning: A person appointed to an embassy or other diplomatic mission to assist an ambassador or other high-ranking official.
2. As a verb:
* Pronunciation: uh-TACH (like the verb "attach")
* Meaning: To fasten or fix something to something else.
So, if you're talking about a person who works at an embassy, pronounce it "a-TAH-shay." If you're talking about fastening something, pronounce it "uh-TACH."