How to pronounce automation
Say it like aw-tuh-MAY-shun. Automation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY).
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- aw
- tuh
- MAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Automation 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of automation
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: aw-tuh-MAY-shun.
What does automation mean?
- the act of implementing the control of equipment with advanced technology; usually involving electronic hardware“automation replaces human workers by machines”
- the condition of being automatically operated or controlled“automation increases productivity”
- equipment used to achieve automatic control or operation“this factory floor is a showcase for automation and robotic equipment”
Where does automation come from?
From automatic + -ion or automaton + -ion; coined by a Ford Executive Vice President, Delmar S.
Words that rhyme with automation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of automation.
Questions about saying automation
How do you pronounce automation?
Say aw-tuh-MAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɔtəˈmeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɔːtəˈmeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in automation?
Automation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY). Broken into parts: aw · tuh · MAY · shun.
Is automation 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 /ɔːtəˈmeɪʃən/ (aw-tuh-MAY-shun).