How to pronounce auspices
Say it like AW-spih-siz. Auspices has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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- AW
- spih
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Auspices pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- spihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of auspices
American and British speakers say auspices in essentially the same way: /ˈɔspɪsɪz/ in the US and /ˈɒspɪsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: OS-pih-siz.
What does auspices mean?
- plural of auspice How to pronounce auspice
- Protection or patronage.“The project took place under the auspices of the local church.”
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Questions about saying auspices
How do you pronounce auspices?
Say AW-spih-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔspɪsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɒspɪsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in auspices?
Auspices has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · spih · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say auspices the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔspɪsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈɒspɪsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.