How to pronounce automate
Say it like AW-tuh-mayt. Automate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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- AW
- tuh
- mayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Automate 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.
- maytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of automate
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AW-tuh-mayt.
What does automate mean?
- To replace or enhance human labor with machines.“Many offices still need to automate.”
Where does automate come from?
Back-formation from automation.
Questions about saying automate
How do you pronounce automate?
Say AW-tuh-mayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔtəˌmeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɔːtəmeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in automate?
Automate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · tuh · mayt.
Is automate 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 /ˈɔːtəmeɪt/ (AW-tuh-mayt).