How to pronounce autochthones
Say it like aw-TAHK-thuh-neez. Autochthones has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAHK).
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- aw
- TAHK
- thuh
- neez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autochthones 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.
- TAHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of autochthones
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: aw-TOK-thuh-neez.
What does autochthones mean?
- plural of autochthon How to pronounce autochthon
Questions about saying autochthones
How do you pronounce autochthones?
Say aw-TAHK-thuh-neez. The American pronunciation is /ɔˈtɑkθəniz/. In British English it is /ɔːˈtɒkθəniz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autochthones?
Autochthones has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAHK). Broken into parts: aw · TAHK · thuh · neez.
Is autochthones 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 /ɔːˈtɒkθəniz/ (aw-TOK-thuh-neez).