How to pronounce auteur
Say it like oh-TUR. Auteur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
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- oh
- TUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Auteur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of auteur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: aw-TUR.
What does auteur mean?
- A creative artist, especially a film director, seen as having a specific, recognisable artistic vision, and who is seen as the single or preeminent ‘author’ of their works.
- To work as an auteur.
Where does auteur come from?
Borrowed from French auteur (“author”).
Words that rhyme with auteur
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of auteur.
Questions about saying auteur
How do you pronounce auteur?
Say oh-TUR. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈtɝ/. In British English it is /ɔːˈtɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in auteur?
Auteur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: oh · TUR.
Is auteur 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 /ɔːˈtɜː/ (aw-TUR).