How to pronounce autochthony
Say it like aw-TOK-thuh-nee. Autochthony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOK).
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- aw
- TOK
- thuh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autochthony 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.
- TOKSay 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of autochthony
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: aw-TOK-thuh-nee.
What does autochthony mean?
- An aboriginal condition or state.
Where does autochthony come from?
From autochthon + -y, calque of German Autochthonie.
Questions about saying autochthony
How do you pronounce autochthony?
Say aw-TOK-thuh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ɔˈtɑkθəni/. In British English it is /ɔːˈtɒkθəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autochthony?
Autochthony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOK). Broken into parts: aw · TOK · thuh · nee.
Is autochthony 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 /ɔːˈtɒkθəni/ (aw-TOK-thuh-nee).