How to pronounce autopolar
Say it like AW-toh-poh-lair. Autopolar has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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- AW
- toh
- poh
- lair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autopolar 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.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- pohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lairKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of autopolar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- 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-poh-la.
What does autopolar mean?
- Relating to or having autopolarity.
Where does autopolar come from?
From auto- + polar.
Questions about saying autopolar
How do you pronounce autopolar?
Say AW-toh-poh-lair. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔtoʊˌpoʊlær/. In British English it is /ˈɔːtəʊˌpəʊlæ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autopolar?
Autopolar has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · toh · poh · lair.
Is autopolar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɔːtəʊˌpəʊlæ/ (AW-toh-poh-la).