How to pronounce autopia
Say it like aw-TOH-pee-uh. Autopia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH).
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- aw
- TOH
- pee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autopia 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.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of autopia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: aw-TOH-pee-uh.
What does autopia mean?
- An urban landscape designed for use by the automobile.
Where does autopia come from?
Blend of auto + utopia, name of a Disneyland amusement park ride, applied to urbanism by Rayner Banham
Words that rhyme with autopia
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Questions about saying autopia
How do you pronounce autopia?
Say aw-TOH-pee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ɔˈtoʊpiə/. In British English it is /ɔːˈtəʊpiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autopia?
Autopia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH). Broken into parts: aw · TOH · pee · uh.
Is autopia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɔːˈtəʊpiə/ (aw-TOH-pee-uh).