How to pronounce automotive
Say it like aw-tuh-MOH-tiv. Automotive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOH).
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- aw
- tuh
- MOH
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Automotive 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.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of automotive
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: aw-tuh-MOH-tiv.
What does automotive mean?
- of or relating to motor vehicles“automotive supplies”
- containing within itself the means of propulsion or movement“a self-propelled vehicle”
Where does automotive come from?
From auto- + motive.
Words that rhyme with automotive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of automotive.
Questions about saying automotive
How do you pronounce automotive?
Say aw-tuh-MOH-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔtəˈmoʊtɪv/. In British English it is /ˌɔːtəˈməʊtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in automotive?
Automotive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOH). Broken into parts: aw · tuh · MOH · tiv.
Is automotive pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌɔːtəˈməʊtɪv/ (aw-tuh-MOH-tiv).