How to pronounce autoimmune
Say it like aw-TOY-myoon. Autoimmune has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOY).
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- aw
- TOY
- myoon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autoimmune 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.
- TOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- myoonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of autoimmune
American and British speakers say autoimmune in essentially the same way: /ˌɔˈtɔɪmjun/ in the US and /ˌɔːˈtɔɪmjuːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: aw-TOY-myoon.
What does autoimmune mean?
- Of or pertaining to autoimmunity.
Where does autoimmune come from?
From auto- + immune.
Questions about saying autoimmune
How do you pronounce autoimmune?
Say aw-TOY-myoon. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔˈtɔɪmjun/. In British English it is /ˌɔːˈtɔɪmjuːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autoimmune?
Autoimmune has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOY). Broken into parts: aw · TOY · myoon.
Do Americans and Brits say autoimmune the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɔˈtɔɪmjun/ and the British form is /ˌɔːˈtɔɪmjuːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.