How to pronounce Autonomy
Autonomy has 4 syllables. The stress is on the second syllable, "tah". Capital letters in the respelling show where the stress falls.
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Autonomy syllables
Autonomy has 4 syllables: aw-TAH-nuh-mee.
- awɔ
- TAHtɑ
- nuhnə
- meemi
Stress the second syllable: aw-TON-uh-mee.
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Weak syllables
The unstressed syllables use a short, relaxed uh (schwa). Rushing through them lightly is correct; giving them a full vowel sounds unnatural.
Autonomy in a sentence
- The regional office was given more autonomy over hiring.
- Teenagers push for autonomy long before they are ready for it.
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- Stress placed on the wrong syllableMake the correct syllable longer, clearer and more prominent.
- Schwa not reducedRelax unstressed vowels toward a short neutral sound.
- Every syllable stressed equallyEmphasise one main syllable and reduce the others.
Questions
How do you pronounce autonomy?
Autonomy is pronounced /ɔ.ˈtɑ.nə.mi/, or aw-TAH-nuh-mee in plain letters. It has 4 syllables and the stress falls on the second syllable, "tah".
How many syllables are in autonomy?
4: aw-TAH-nuh-mee. The capital letters mark the stressed syllable.
How do you use autonomy in a sentence?
The regional office was given more autonomy over hiring. Teenagers push for autonomy long before they are ready for it.
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