How to pronounce autocephalous
Say it like aw-toh-SEF-uh-lus. Autocephalous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEF).
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- aw
- toh
- SEF
- uh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autocephalous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- awKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of autocephalous
- 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-SEF-uh-lus.
What does autocephalous mean?
- Fully independent of the authority of any other church.
- Presiding over an autocephalous church.
- Independent; not governed by others.
Words that rhyme with autocephalous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of autocephalous.
Questions about saying autocephalous
How do you pronounce autocephalous?
Say aw-toh-SEF-uh-lus. The American pronunciation is /ɔtoʊˈsɛfələs/. In British English it is /ɔːtəʊˈsɛfələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autocephalous?
Autocephalous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEF). Broken into parts: aw · toh · SEF · uh · lus.
Is autocephalous 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 /ɔːtəʊˈsɛfələs/ (aw-toh-SEF-uh-lus).