How to pronounce automaticity
Say it like aw-toh-muh-TIS-ih-tee. Automaticity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TIS).
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- aw
- toh
- muh
- TIS
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Automaticity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- awGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of automaticity
- 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-muh-TIS-ih-tee.
What does automaticity mean?
- The ability to do things without occupying the mind with the low level details required.
- The ability of the heart muscles to contract independently of each other when separated or in unison when reattached in whole or in groups.
- The process of one thing automatically following another.
Where does automaticity come from?
From automatic + -ity.
Words that rhyme with automaticity
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Questions about saying automaticity
How do you pronounce automaticity?
Say aw-toh-muh-TIS-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔtoʊməˈtɪsɪti/. In British English it is /ˌɔːtəʊməˈtɪsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in automaticity?
Automaticity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TIS). Broken into parts: aw · toh · muh · TIS · ih · tee.
Is automaticity 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 /ˌɔːtəʊməˈtɪsɪti/ (aw-toh-muh-TIS-ih-tee).