How to pronounce autognosis
Say it like aw-tug-NOH-sis. Autognosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOH).
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- aw
- tug
- NOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autognosis 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.
- tugKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of autognosis
- 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-tug-NOH-sis.
What does autognosis mean?
- Self-knowledge; the understanding of one's character and peculiarities.
Words that rhyme with autognosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of autognosis.
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Questions about saying autognosis
How do you pronounce autognosis?
Say aw-tug-NOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔtəɡˈnoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌɔːtəɡˈnəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autognosis?
Autognosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOH). Broken into parts: aw · tug · NOH · sis.
Is autognosis 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 /ˌɔːtəɡˈnəʊsɪs/ (aw-tug-NOH-sis).