How to pronounce autocephaly
Say it like aw-tuh-SEF-uh-lee. Autocephaly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEF).
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- aw
- tuh
- SEF
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autocephaly 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.
- 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of autocephaly
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: aw-tuh-SEF-uh-lee.
What does autocephaly mean?
- The condition where a church's leaders have severed ties to a larger body and thus no longer report to a higher authority.
Where does autocephaly come from?
From autocephalous + -y.
Words that rhyme with autocephaly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of autocephaly.
Questions about saying autocephaly
How do you pronounce autocephaly?
Say aw-tuh-SEF-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔtəˈsɛfəli/. In British English it is /ˌɔːtəˈsɛfəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autocephaly?
Autocephaly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEF). Broken into parts: aw · tuh · SEF · uh · lee.
Is autocephaly 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 /ˌɔːtəˈsɛfəli/ (aw-tuh-SEF-uh-lee).