How to pronounce autumn
Say it like AW-tum. Autumn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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- AW
- tum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: The final n is silent, so the word ends on a plain 'm' sound: 'AW-tum'.
Autumn 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.
- tumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of autumn
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AW-tum.
What does autumn mean?
- the season when the leaves fall from the trees“in the fall of 1973”
Where does autumn come from?
Inherited from Middle English autumpne, from Middle French automne, from Old French automne, autonne, from Latin autumnus.
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Questions about saying autumn
How do you pronounce autumn?
Say AW-tum. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔtəm/. In British English it is /ˈɔːtəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autumn?
Autumn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · tum.
Is autumn 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 /ˈɔːtəm/ (AW-tum).