How to pronounce automobile
Say it like AW-tuh-moh-beel. Automobile has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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- AW
- tuh
- moh
- beel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Automobile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- beelGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of automobile
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 4.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: aw-tuh-muh-BEEL.
Other ways to say automobile
Automobile also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- aw-tuh-moh-BEEL /ˌɔtəmoʊˈbil/
What does automobile mean?
- a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine“he needs a car to get to work”
- travel in an automobile
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Questions about saying automobile
How do you pronounce automobile?
Say AW-tuh-moh-beel. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔtəmoʊˌbil/. In British English it is /ˌɔːtəməˈbiːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in automobile?
Automobile has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · tuh · moh · beel.
Is automobile pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 4. The British form is /ˌɔːtəməˈbiːl/ (aw-tuh-muh-BEEL).