How to pronounce autocue
Say it like AW-toh-kyoo. Autocue has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce autocue. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- AW
- toh
- kyoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autocue pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of autocue
- 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-kyoo.
What does autocue mean?
- Any of several devices that display words for a person to read aloud.
Where does autocue come from?
From auto- + cue, originally a trademark.
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Questions about saying autocue
How do you pronounce autocue?
Say AW-toh-kyoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔtoʊˌkju/. In British English it is /ˈɔːtəʊˌkjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autocue?
Autocue has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · toh · kyoo.
Is autocue 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 /ˈɔːtəʊˌkjuː/ (AW-toh-kyoo).