How to pronounce autogerminal
Say it like AW-tuh-jur-mih-nul. Autogerminal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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- AW
- tuh
- jur
- mih
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autogerminal 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jurKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of autogerminal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AW-tuh-jur-mih-nul.
What does autogerminal mean?
- Germinal to itself; serving as its own point of origin.
Where does autogerminal come from?
From auto- + germinal.
Questions about saying autogerminal
How do you pronounce autogerminal?
Say AW-tuh-jur-mih-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔtədʒɝmɪnəl/. In British English it is /ˈɔːtədʒɜːmɪnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autogerminal?
Autogerminal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · tuh · jur · mih · nul.
Is autogerminal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɔːtədʒɜːmɪnəl/ (AW-tuh-jur-mih-nul).