How to pronounce autology
Say it like aw-TOL-uh-jih. Autology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOL).
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- aw
- TOL
- uh
- jih
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- awKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- TOLSay 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.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of autology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: aw-TOL-uh-jih.
What does autology mean?
- The study of oneself.
- The property of a word or phrase which describes itself.“The words multisyllabic and sesquipedalian display autology: multisyllabic is a multisyllabic word, and sesquipedalian is a sesquipedalian word.”
- The ability of a concept to apply to itself.
Where does autology come from?
From auto- + -logy.
Questions about saying autology
How do you pronounce autology?
Say aw-TOL-uh-jih. The American pronunciation is /ɔˈtɑlədʒɪ/. In British English it is /ɔːˈtɒlədʒɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autology?
Autology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOL). Broken into parts: aw · TOL · uh · jih.
Is autology 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 /ɔːˈtɒlədʒɪ/ (aw-TOL-uh-jih).