How to pronounce autoecious
Say it like aw-TEE-shus. Autoecious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE).
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- aw
- TEE
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autoecious 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.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of autoecious
American and British speakers say autoecious in essentially the same way: /ɔˈtiʃəs/ in the US and /ɔːˈtiːʃəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: aw-TEE-shus.
What does autoecious mean?
- Of a fungus, most often a rust: completing its life cycle on one host.
Where does autoecious come from?
From auto- + -oecious.
Words that rhyme with autoecious
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of autoecious.
Questions about saying autoecious
How do you pronounce autoecious?
Say aw-TEE-shus. The American pronunciation is /ɔˈtiʃəs/. In British English it is /ɔːˈtiːʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autoecious?
Autoecious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE). Broken into parts: aw · TEE · shus.
Do Americans and Brits say autoecious the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɔˈtiʃəs/ and the British form is /ɔːˈtiːʃəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.