How to pronounce amauti
Say it like uh-MOW-tee. Amauti has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOW).
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- uh
- MOW
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amauti pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of amauti
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-MOW-tee.
What does amauti mean?
- An Inuit parka designed to carry a small child.
Where does amauti come from?
From German Amaut, from Danish amaut, ultimately from Greenlandic amaat.
Questions about saying amauti
How do you pronounce amauti?
Say uh-MOW-tee. The American pronunciation is /əˈmaʊti/. In British English it is /əˈmaʊti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amauti?
Amauti has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOW). Broken into parts: uh · MOW · tee.
Is amauti pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˈmaʊti/ (uh-MOW-tee).