How to pronounce automat
Say it like AW-tuh-mat. Automat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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- AW
- tuh
- mat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Automat 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- matKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of automat
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AW-tuh-mat.
What does automat mean?
- A vending machine for food.
Where does automat come from?
Borrowed from German Automat, as the system was originally developed in Germany in the late 19th c.
Questions about saying automat
How do you pronounce automat?
Say AW-tuh-mat. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔtəmæt/. In British English it is /ˈɔːtəmæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in automat?
Automat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · tuh · mat.
Is automat 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 /ˈɔːtəmæt/ (AW-tuh-mat).