How to pronounce autist
Say it like AW-tist. Autist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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US American/ˈɔtɪst/AW-tist
UK British/ˈɔːtɪst/AW-tist
- AW
- tist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autist 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.
- tistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of autist
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AW-tist.
What does autist mean?
noun
- An autistic person, a person with autism.
Where does autist come from?
From autism + -ist.
Questions about saying autist
How do you pronounce autist?
Say AW-tist. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔtɪst/. In British English it is /ˈɔːtɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autist?
Autist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · tist.
Is autist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈɔːtɪst/ (AW-tist).