How to pronounce automatism
Say it like aw-TAH-muh-tih-zum. Automatism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH).
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- aw
- TAH
- muh
- tih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Automatism 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of automatism
- 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-tih-zum.
What does automatism mean?
- Automatic or involuntary action.
- The power of initiating vital processes from within the cell, organ, or organism, independent of external stimulus.
- The doctrine that all living beings are entirely controlled by physical or physiological causes, where consciousness is a noncontrolling accessory.
Where does automatism come from?
From automat(on) + -ism.
Questions about saying automatism
How do you pronounce automatism?
Say aw-TAH-muh-tih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ɔˈtɑmətɪzəm/. In British English it is /ɔːˈtɒmətɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in automatism?
Automatism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH). Broken into parts: aw · TAH · muh · tih · zum.
Is automatism 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 /ɔːˈtɒmətɪzəm/ (aw-TOM-uh-tih-zum).