How to pronounce automatics
Say it like aw-tuh-MAT-iks. Automatics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT).
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- aw
- tuh
- MAT
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Automatics 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of automatics
- 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-iks.
What does automatics mean?
- plural of automatic How to pronounce automatic
Words that rhyme with automatics
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of automatics.
- mathematics
- informatics
- acrobatics
- systematics
- dramatics
- kinematics
- statics
- pragmatics
- numismatics
- aerobatics
Questions about saying automatics
How do you pronounce automatics?
Say aw-tuh-MAT-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔtəˈmætɪks/. In British English it is /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in automatics?
Automatics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT). Broken into parts: aw · tuh · MAT · iks.
Is automatics 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 /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪks/ (aw-tuh-MAT-iks).