How to pronounce automictic
Say it like aw-tuh-MIK-tik. Automictic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIK).
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- aw
- tuh
- MIK
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Automictic 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.
- MIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of automictic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: aw-tuh-MIK-tik.
What does automictic mean?
- Of or pertaining to automixis
Questions about saying automictic
How do you pronounce automictic?
Say aw-tuh-MIK-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔtəˈmɪktɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɔːtəˈmɪktɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in automictic?
Automictic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIK). Broken into parts: aw · tuh · MIK · tik.
Is automictic 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 /ˌɔːtəˈmɪktɪk/ (aw-tuh-MIK-tik).