How to pronounce autochthonous
Say it like aw-TAHK-thuh-nus. Autochthonous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAHK).
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- aw
- TAHK
- thuh
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autochthonous 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of autochthonous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: aw-TOK-thuh-nus.
What does autochthonous mean?
- Native to the place where found; indigenous.
- Originating where found; found where it originates.
- Buried in place, especially of a fossil preserved in its life position without disturbance or disarticulation.
Where does autochthonous come from?
Literally, “native to the soil”; from autochthon + -ous.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying autochthonous
How do you pronounce autochthonous?
Say aw-TAHK-thuh-nus. The American pronunciation is /ɔˈtɑkθənəs/. In British English it is /ɔːˈtɒkθənəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autochthonous?
Autochthonous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAHK). Broken into parts: aw · TAHK · thuh · nus.
Is autochthonous 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 /ɔːˈtɒkθənəs/ (aw-TOK-thuh-nus).