How to pronounce autopista
Say it like OW-toh-pee-stuh. Autopista has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW).
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- OW
- toh
- pee
- stuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autopista pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- peeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of autopista
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: OW-toh-pee-stuh.
What does autopista mean?
- A controlled-access highway in various Spanish-speaking countries.
Where does autopista come from?
Borrowed from Spanish autopista.
Questions about saying autopista
How do you pronounce autopista?
Say OW-toh-pee-stuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtoʊˌpistə/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtəʊˌpiːstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autopista?
Autopista has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW). Broken into parts: OW · toh · pee · stuh.
Is autopista 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 /ˈaʊtəʊˌpiːstə/ (OW-toh-pee-stuh).