How to pronounce auton
Say it like AH-tahn. Auton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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- AH
- tahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Auton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of auton
- 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-ton.
What does auton mean?
- A machine or robot, usually in the form of a living being, designed to follow a precise sequence of instructions.
Where does auton come from?
Coined by Robert Holmes in 1969, from a contraction of automaton.
Questions about saying auton
How do you pronounce auton?
Say AH-tahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑtɑn/. In British English it is /ˈɔːtɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in auton?
Auton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · tahn.
Is auton 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 /ˈɔːtɒn/ (AW-ton).