How to pronounce autoglossonym
Say it like aw-toh-GLOS-uh-nim. Autoglossonym has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLOS).
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- aw
- toh
- GLOS
- uh
- nim
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autoglossonym 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.
- GLOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nimKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of autoglossonym
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- 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-GLOS-uh-nim.
What does autoglossonym mean?
- The name of a language in that specific language.“"Nederlands" is the autoglossonym of Dutch.”
Where does autoglossonym come from?
From auto- + glossonym.
Questions about saying autoglossonym
How do you pronounce autoglossonym?
Say aw-toh-GLOS-uh-nim. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔtoʊˈɡlɑsənɪm/. In British English it is /ˌɔːtəʊˈɡlɒsənɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autoglossonym?
Autoglossonym has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLOS). Broken into parts: aw · toh · GLOS · uh · nim.
Is autoglossonym 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 /ˌɔːtəʊˈɡlɒsənɪm/ (aw-toh-GLOS-uh-nim).