How to Pronounce Author

To pronounce "author", say AUTH-or — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɔː.θə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɔː.θə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “author”

"author" has 2 syllables: auth-or. It rhymes with coauthor and swather, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: auther — easy to mix up when writing.

What does author mean?

noun

  1. The originator or creator of a work, especially of a literary composition.

    “Have you read any Corinthian authors?”

  2. Someone who writes books for a living.

verb

  1. (sometimes proscribed) To create a work as its author.

Synonyms

artistbookwrightcreatorfabulatorsubcreatorwriter

Words that rhyme with author

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coauthorswatherautherrother

Related words

writersourcegeneratorauthorshipnovelistsubmitterliteratipublished

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "author"?▾

"Author" has 2 syllables: auth · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "author"?▾

The IPA transcription of "author" is /ˈɔː.θə/.

What does "author" mean?▾

Author: The originator or creator of a work, especially of a literary composition.

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