How to pronounce autoreverse
Say it like aw-toh-rih-VURS. Autoreverse has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VURS).
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- aw
- toh
- rih
- VURS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autoreverse 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.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VURSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of autoreverse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: aw-tuh-rih-VURS.
What does autoreverse mean?
- A device in a tape recorder or player that enables playback or recording the tape in both directions, by changing the direction of the tape transport or by physically flipping the cassette.
- To reverse automatically.
Where does autoreverse come from?
From auto- + reverse.
Words that rhyme with autoreverse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of autoreverse.
Questions about saying autoreverse
How do you pronounce autoreverse?
Say aw-toh-rih-VURS. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔtoʊrɪˈvɝs/. In British English it is /ˌɔːtərɪˈvɜːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autoreverse?
Autoreverse has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VURS). Broken into parts: aw · toh · rih · VURS.
Is autoreverse 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 /ˌɔːtərɪˈvɜːs/ (aw-tuh-rih-VURS).