How to pronounce autotroph
Say it like AW-tuh-trohf. Autotroph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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- AW
- tuh
- trohf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autotroph 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.
- trohfGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of autotroph
- 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-trohf.
What does autotroph mean?
- Any organism that can synthesize its food from inorganic substances, using heat or light as a source of energy.
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Questions about saying autotroph
How do you pronounce autotroph?
Say AW-tuh-trohf. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔtəˌtroʊf/. In British English it is /ˈɔːtəʊtrəʊf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autotroph?
Autotroph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · tuh · trohf.
Is autotroph 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 /ˈɔːtəʊtrəʊf/ (AW-toh-trohf).