How to pronounce autolinguonym
Say it like aw-toh-LING-gwuh-nim. Autolinguonym has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LING).
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- aw
- toh
- LING
- gwuh
- nim
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autolinguonym 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.
- LINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gwuhKeep 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 autolinguonym
- 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-LING-gwuh-nim.
What does autolinguonym mean?
- A language name of endonymic (native) origin, created and used by native speakers as designations for their language.“"Gaelg" is the autolinguonym of Manx.”
Where does autolinguonym come from?
From auto- + linguonym.
Questions about saying autolinguonym
How do you pronounce autolinguonym?
Say aw-toh-LING-gwuh-nim. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔtoʊˈlɪŋɡwənɪm/. In British English it is /ˌɔːtəʊˈlɪŋɡwənɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autolinguonym?
Autolinguonym has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LING). Broken into parts: aw · toh · LING · gwuh · nim.
Is autolinguonym 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 /ˌɔːtəʊˈlɪŋɡwənɪm/ (aw-toh-LING-gwuh-nim).