How to pronounce automap
Say it like AW-toh-map. Automap has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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- AW
- toh
- map
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Automap 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.
- mapGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of automap
- 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-map.
What does automap mean?
- A partial map that is automatically updated with new areas as the player discovers them.
Where does automap come from?
From auto- + map.
Questions about saying automap
How do you pronounce automap?
Say AW-toh-map. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔtoʊˌmæp/. In British English it is /ˈɔːtəʊˌmæp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in automap?
Automap has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · toh · map.
Is automap 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 /ˈɔːtəʊˌmæp/ (AW-toh-map).