How to pronounce auslaut
Say it like OW-slowt. Auslaut has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW).
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- OW
- slowt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Auslaut pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- slowtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of auslaut
American and British speakers say auslaut in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊˌslaʊt/ in the US and /ˈaʊslaʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: OW-slowt.
What does auslaut mean?
- Synonym of coda (“the optional final sound of a syllable or word, occurring after its nucleus and usually composed of one or more consonants”).“in auslaut”
Where does auslaut come from?
The plural form auslaute is borrowed from German Auslaute.
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Questions about saying auslaut
How do you pronounce auslaut?
Say OW-slowt. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊˌslaʊt/. In British English it is /ˈaʊslaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in auslaut?
Auslaut has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW). Broken into parts: OW · slowt.
Do Americans and Brits say auslaut the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊˌslaʊt/ and the British form is /ˈaʊslaʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.