How to Pronounce Auteur

To pronounce "auteur", say AUT-eur — 2 syllables, IPA /ɔːˈtɜː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɔːˈtɜː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “auteur”

"auteur" has 2 syllables: aut-eur. It rhymes with frotteur and snotter, if that helps it stick.

What does auteur mean?

noun

  1. A creative artist, especially a film director, seen as having a specific, recognisable artistic vision, and who is seen as the single or preeminent ‘author’ of his works.

Words that rhyme with auteur

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

frotteursnotterswatterhauteurottarflawterquatre

Related words

authororiginatorperpetratorartistwriterautorartmakerfilmmaker

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "auteur"?▾

"Auteur" has 2 syllables: aut · eur.

What is the IPA transcription of "auteur"?▾

The IPA transcription of "auteur" is /ɔːˈtɜː/.

What does "auteur" mean?▾

Auteur: A creative artist, especially a film director, seen as having a specific, recognisable artistic vision, and who is seen as the single or preeminent ‘author’ of his works.

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