How to pronounce autonomist
Say it like aw-TON-uh-mist. Autonomist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TON).
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- aw
- TON
- uh
- mist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autonomist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- awKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- TONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of autonomist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: aw-TON-uh-mist.
What does autonomist mean?
- An advocate of autonomy or autonomism.
Where does autonomist come from?
From autonomy + -ist.
Words that rhyme with autonomist
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Questions about saying autonomist
How do you pronounce autonomist?
Say aw-TON-uh-mist. The American pronunciation is /ɔˈtɑnəmɪst/. In British English it is /ɔːˈtɒnəmɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autonomist?
Autonomist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TON). Broken into parts: aw · TON · uh · mist.
Is autonomist 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 /ɔːˈtɒnəmɪst/ (aw-TON-uh-mist).