How to pronounce author
Say it like AW-ther. Author has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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- AW
- ther
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Author 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.
- therKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of author
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-thuh.
What does author mean?
- writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
- someone who originates or causes or initiates something“he was the generator of several complaints”
- be the author of“She authored this play”
Where does author come from?
From Middle English auctour, from Anglo-Norman autour, from Old French autor, from Latin auctor, from augeō (“to increase, originate”).
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Questions about saying author
How do you pronounce author?
Say AW-ther. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔθɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɔːθə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in author?
Author has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · ther.
Is author 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 /ˈɔːθə/ (AW-thuh).