How to pronounce "automate"

automate

Noun
American
/ˈɔtəˌmeɪt/

Syllable Breakdown

au to mate

How natives say automate

British
/ˈɔːtəˌmeɪt/

Syllable Breakdown

au to mate

How natives say automate

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'au' as in 'auto'.

  • Stress the first syllable: 'AW-to'.

  • End with 'mate' sounding like 'mate', as in 'check-mate'.

Common Mistakes

  • auto-met (au-to)

  • oto-mate (au-to)

  • auto-ma-te (au-to-mate)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Begin with 'aw' sound, similar to 'aught'.

  • Emphasize the first syllable: 'AW-to'.

  • Conclude with 'mate', like 'night'.

common mistakes

  • auto-met (au-to)

  • oto-mate (au-to)

  • auto-ma-te (au-to-mate)

FAQ

Is 'automate' pronounced with three syllables?

Yes, it has three syllables: au-to-mate.

Where is the stress in 'automate'?

The stress is on the first syllable: AW-to-mate.

How is the 'mate' part pronounced?

'Mate' is pronounced like the word 'mate' as in 'soulmate'.

Definition

automate

To make a process operate automatically.

Word Family

automation

/ˌɔtəˈmeɪʃən/

noun

Process of automating

Example: Automation saves time.

automatic

/ˌɔtəˈmætɪk/

adjective

Working by itself

Example: The door is automatic.

automatically

/ˌɔtəˈmætɪkli/

adverb

Done without human control

Example: The lights turn on automatically.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Automate ends with '-mate'. Automation emphasis is on '-ma-'.

Automatic has four syllables, emphasize '-mat-'.

Automatically has five syllables with stress on '-mat-'.

Pro Tips

Remember the Stress

Focus on stressing the first syllable to distinguish it clearly.

Check Syllables

Break the word into syllables when practicing to avoid common mistakes.

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