How to pronounce automaker
Say it like AW-toh-may-ker. Automaker has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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- AW
- toh
- may
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Automaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of automaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- 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-may-kuh.
What does automaker mean?
- A person or company that manufactures automobiles; usually used to refer to a large corporation such as General Motors, Toyota, and so on.
Where does automaker come from?
From auto + maker.
Questions about saying automaker
How do you pronounce automaker?
Say AW-toh-may-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔtoʊˌmeɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɔːtəʊˌmeɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in automaker?
Automaker has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · toh · may · ker.
Is automaker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɔːtəʊˌmeɪkə/ (AW-toh-may-kuh).