How to pronounce autonym
Say it like AW-duh-nim. Autonym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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- AW
- duh
- nim
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autonym 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nimKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of autonym
American and British speakers say autonym in essentially the same way: /ˈɔdənɪm/ in the US and /ˈɔːtənɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: AW-tuh-nim.
What does autonym mean?
- An infraspecific name in which the specific epithet is repeated.
- A name used by a group or category of people to refer to themselves or their language, as opposed to a name given to them by other groups.“Deutsche is the autonym of the people known in English as Germans.”
- The true name of a person or other entity, especially an author.
Where does autonym come from?
From auto- (“self”) + -onym (“name”).
Questions about saying autonym
How do you pronounce autonym?
Say AW-duh-nim. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔdənɪm/. In British English it is /ˈɔːtənɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autonym?
Autonym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · duh · nim.
Do Americans and Brits say autonym the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔdənɪm/ and the British form is /ˈɔːtənɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.