How to pronounce autoimmunity
Say it like aw-toh-ih-MYOO-nih-tee. Autoimmunity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MYOO).
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- aw
- toh
- ih
- MYOO
- nih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autoimmunity 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of autoimmunity
- 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-ih-MYOO-nih-tee.
What does autoimmunity mean?
- The condition where one's immune system attacks one's own tissues, i.e., an autoimmune disorder.
Where does autoimmunity come from?
From auto- + immunity.
Words that rhyme with autoimmunity
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Questions about saying autoimmunity
How do you pronounce autoimmunity?
Say aw-toh-ih-MYOO-nih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔtoʊɪˈmjunɪti/. In British English it is /ˌɔːtəʊɪˈmjuːnɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autoimmunity?
Autoimmunity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MYOO). Broken into parts: aw · toh · ih · MYOO · nih · tee.
Is autoimmunity 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 /ˌɔːtəʊɪˈmjuːnɪti/ (aw-toh-ih-MYOO-nih-tee).