How to pronounce autobiographical
Say it like aw-tuh-by-uh-GRAF-ih-kul. Autobiographical has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (GRAF).
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- aw
- tuh
- by
- uh
- GRAF
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autobiographical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- awGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- byGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GRAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of autobiographical
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: aw-tuh-by-uh-GRAF-ih-kul.
What does autobiographical mean?
- Of or relating to a person's life or an account of a person's life, as told by the subject.
Where does autobiographical come from?
From autobiography + -ical or auto- + biographical.
Words that rhyme with autobiographical
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Questions about saying autobiographical
How do you pronounce autobiographical?
Say aw-tuh-by-uh-GRAF-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔtəˌbaɪəˈɡræfɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌɔːtəˌbaɪəˈɡræfɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autobiographical?
Autobiographical has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (GRAF). Broken into parts: aw · tuh · by · uh · GRAF · ih · kul.
Is autobiographical 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 /ˌɔːtəˌbaɪəˈɡræfɪkəl/ (aw-tuh-by-uh-GRAF-ih-kul).