How to pronounce autolytic
Say it like aw-tuh-LIT-ik. Autolytic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIT).
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- aw
- tuh
- LIT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autolytic 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of autolytic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: aw-tuh-LIT-ik.
What does autolytic mean?
- Relating to autolysis
Where does autolytic come from?
From auto- + -lytic.
Words that rhyme with autolytic
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Questions about saying autolytic
How do you pronounce autolytic?
Say aw-tuh-LIT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔtəˈlɪtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɔːtəˈlɪtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autolytic?
Autolytic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIT). Broken into parts: aw · tuh · LIT · ik.
Is autolytic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌɔːtəˈlɪtɪk/ (aw-tuh-LIT-ik).