How to pronounce autopsied
Say it like AW-tahp-seed. Autopsied has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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- AW
- tahp
- seed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autopsied 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.
- tahpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- seedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of autopsied
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: AW-top-seed.
What does autopsied mean?
- simple past and past participle of autopsy How to pronounce autopsy
Questions about saying autopsied
How do you pronounce autopsied?
Say AW-tahp-seed. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔˌtɑpsid/. In British English it is /ˈɔːˌtɒpsid/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autopsied?
Autopsied has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · tahp · seed.
Is autopsied 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 /ˈɔːˌtɒpsid/ (AW-top-seed).