How to pronounce auntie
Say it like AN-tee. Auntie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Auntie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of auntie
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: AHN-tee.
Other ways to say auntie
Auntie also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- AWN-tee /ˈɔnti/
What does auntie mean?
- Diminutive of aunt. How to pronounce aunt
- Term of familiarity or respect for a middle-aged or elderly woman.
- Female domestic helper.
- To be or behave like the aunt of.
Where does auntie come from?
From aunt + -ie.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- aunty
Words that rhyme with auntie
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Words that sound like auntie
Questions about saying auntie
How do you pronounce auntie?
Say AN-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈænti/. In British English it is /ˈɑːnti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in auntie?
Auntie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · tee.
Is auntie pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈɑːnti/ (AHN-tee).
What words sound the same as auntie?
Auntie sounds the same as ante, anti in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.