How to pronounce autobiography
Say it like aw-tuh-by-OG-ruh-fee. Autobiography has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OG).
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- aw
- tuh
- by
- OG
- ruh
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autobiography 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.
- byKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- OGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of autobiography
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- 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-OG-ruh-fee.
What does autobiography mean?
- a biography of yourself
Where does autobiography come from?
From auto- + biography.
Words that rhyme with autobiography
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of autobiography.
- photography
- geography
- bibliography
- choreography
- topography
- cinematography
- typography
- chromatography
- cryptography
- iconography
Questions about saying autobiography
How do you pronounce autobiography?
Say aw-tuh-by-OG-ruh-fee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔtəbaɪˈɑɡrəfi/. In British English it is /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɒɡrəfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autobiography?
Autobiography has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OG). Broken into parts: aw · tuh · by · OG · ruh · fee.
Is autobiography pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɒɡrəfi/ (aw-tuh-by-OG-ruh-fee).