How to pronounce autodidact
Say it like aw-toh-DY-dakt. Autodidact has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DY).
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- aw
- toh
- DY
- dakt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autodidact 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.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- daktKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of autodidact
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- 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-dih-dakt.
What does autodidact mean?
- A self-taught person.“Leonardo Da Vinci is one of the greatest autodidacts.”
Questions about saying autodidact
How do you pronounce autodidact?
Say aw-toh-DY-dakt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔtoʊˈdaɪdækt/. In British English it is /ˈɔːtəʊdɪdækt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autodidact?
Autodidact has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DY). Broken into parts: aw · toh · DY · dakt.
Is autodidact pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈɔːtəʊdɪdækt/ (AW-toh-dih-dakt).