How to pronounce autotelic
Say it like AW-tuh-tel-ik. Autotelic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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- AW
- tuh
- tel
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autotelic 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- telGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of autotelic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AW-tuh-tel-ik.
What does autotelic mean?
- Containing its own meaning or purpose; deriving meaning and purpose from within.
- Of or pertaining to the quality of (a thing's) being autotelic.
- Not motivated by anything beyond itself; thematically self-contained.
- An autotelic person, a person with an autotelic personality.
Questions about saying autotelic
How do you pronounce autotelic?
Say AW-tuh-tel-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔtəˌtɛlɪk/. In British English it is /ˈɔːtəˌtɛlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autotelic?
Autotelic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · tuh · tel · ik.
Is autotelic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈɔːtəˌtɛlɪk/ (AW-tuh-tel-ik).