How to pronounce automata
Say it like aw-TAH-muh-tuh. Automata has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH).
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- aw
- TAH
- muh
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Automata 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.
- TAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of automata
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: aw-TOM-uh-tuh.
What does automata mean?
- plural of automaton How to pronounce automaton
Questions about saying automata
How do you pronounce automata?
Say aw-TAH-muh-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ɔˈtɑmətə/. In British English it is /ɔːˈtɒmətə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in automata?
Automata has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH). Broken into parts: aw · TAH · muh · tuh.
Is automata 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 /ɔːˈtɒmətə/ (aw-TOM-uh-tuh).