How to pronounce autophagy
Say it like aw-TOF-uh-jee. Autophagy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOF).
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- aw
- TOF
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autophagy 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.
- TOFSay 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.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of autophagy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: aw-TOF-uh-jee.
What does autophagy mean?
- The process of self-digestion by a cell through the action of enzymes originating within the same cell, and often a defensive or self-preservation measure.
- A type of programmed cell death accomplished through self-digestion.
- Self-consumption; the act of eating oneself.
Where does autophagy come from?
From auto- + -phagy.
Questions about saying autophagy
How do you pronounce autophagy?
Say aw-TOF-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ɔˈtɑfədʒi/. In British English it is /ɔːˈtɒfədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autophagy?
Autophagy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOF). Broken into parts: aw · TOF · uh · jee.
Is autophagy 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 /ɔːˈtɒfədʒi/ (aw-TOF-uh-jee).