How to pronounce autoselect
Say it like AW-toh-sil-ekt. Autoselect has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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- AW
- toh
- sil
- ekt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autoselect 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.
- silGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ektGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of autoselect
- 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-sil-ekt.
What does autoselect mean?
- To select automatically
Where does autoselect come from?
From auto- + select.
Questions about saying autoselect
How do you pronounce autoselect?
Say AW-toh-sil-ekt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔtoʊˌsɪˌlɛkt/. In British English it is /ˈɔːtəʊˌsɪˌlɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autoselect?
Autoselect has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · toh · sil · ekt.
Is autoselect 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 /ˈɔːtəʊˌsɪˌlɛkt/ (AW-toh-sil-ekt).