How to pronounce autotrophic
Say it like aw-tuh-TROH-fik. Autotrophic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TROH).
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- aw
- tuh
- TROH
- fik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autotrophic 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of autotrophic
- 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-tuh-TROH-fik.
What does autotrophic mean?
- Relating to the production of organic compounds from carbon dioxide as a carbon source, using either light or reactions of inorganic chemical compounds, as a source of energy.
Where does autotrophic come from?
From auto- + -trophic.
Questions about saying autotrophic
How do you pronounce autotrophic?
Say aw-tuh-TROH-fik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔtəˈtroʊfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɔːtəˈtrəʊfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autotrophic?
Autotrophic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TROH). Broken into parts: aw · tuh · TROH · fik.
Is autotrophic 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 /ˌɔːtəˈtrəʊfɪk/ (aw-tuh-TROH-fik).