How to pronounce autarky
Say it like AW-tar-kee. Autarky has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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US American/ˈɔˌtɑrki/AW-tar-kee
UK British/ˈɔːtəki/AW-tuh-kee
- AW
- tar
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autarky 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.
- tarGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of autarky
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-tuh-kee.
What does autarky mean?
noun
- A personal condition or state of self-reliance; independence.
- (A policy of) national economic self-sufficiency, aimed at ending reliance on foreign imports to sustain a domestic economy.
- A self-sufficient country or region which is not dependent on international trade to function economically.
Questions about saying autarky
How do you pronounce autarky?
Say AW-tar-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔˌtɑrki/. In British English it is /ˈɔːtəki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autarky?
Autarky has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · tar · kee.
Is autarky pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɔːtəki/ (AW-tuh-kee).