How to pronounce auto
Say it like AW-toh. Auto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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US American/ˈɔtoʊ/AW-toh
UK British/ˈɔːtəʊ/AW-toh
- AW
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Auto 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.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of auto
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AW-toh.
What does auto mean?
noun
- a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine“he needs a car to get to work”
Where does auto come from?
Clipping of automatic.
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Questions about saying auto
How do you pronounce auto?
Say AW-toh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔtoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɔːtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in auto?
Auto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · toh.
Is auto pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɔːtəʊ/ (AW-toh).