To pronounce "auto-", say AUT-o — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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AUT-o
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"auto-" has 2 syllables: aut-o. It rhymes with blotto and motto, if that helps it stick.
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"Auto-" has 2 syllables: aut · o.
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