How to pronounce autonomic
Say it like aw-tuh-NAH-mik. Autonomic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAH).
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- aw
- tuh
- NAH
- mik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autonomic 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.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of autonomic
- 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-tuh-NOM-ik.
What does autonomic mean?
- Acting or occurring involuntarily, without conscious control.
- Pertaining to the autonomic nervous system.
Where does autonomic come from?
From autonomy + -ic.
Words that rhyme with autonomic
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Questions about saying autonomic
How do you pronounce autonomic?
Say aw-tuh-NAH-mik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔtəˈnɑmɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɔːtəˈnɒmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autonomic?
Autonomic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAH). Broken into parts: aw · tuh · NAH · mik.
Is autonomic 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 /ˌɔːtəˈnɒmɪk/ (aw-tuh-NOM-ik).