How to pronounce autopoiesis
Say it like aw-toh-poy-EE-sis. Autopoiesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (EE).
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- aw
- toh
- poy
- EE
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autopoiesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- awGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- poyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of autopoiesis
- 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: aw-toh-poy-EE-sis.
What does autopoiesis mean?
- Self-creation; self-organization.
Where does autopoiesis come from?
Coined in 1972 by Chilean biologists Humberto Maturana and Francisco Varela, from auto- + -poiesis.
Words that rhyme with autopoiesis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of autopoiesis.
Questions about saying autopoiesis
How do you pronounce autopoiesis?
Say aw-toh-poy-EE-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔtoʊpɔɪˈisɪs/. In British English it is /ˌɔːtəʊpɔɪˈiːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autopoiesis?
Autopoiesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (EE). Broken into parts: aw · toh · poy · EE · sis.
Is autopoiesis 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 /ˌɔːtəʊpɔɪˈiːsɪs/ (aw-toh-poy-EE-sis).