How to Pronounce Auto-save

To pronounce "auto-save", say AUT-os-av-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

AUT-os-av-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “auto-save”

"auto-save" has 4 syllables: aut-os-av-e.

What does auto-save mean?

noun

  1. A software facility that saves an open document periodically to avoid the risk of data loss.

    “Thanks to autosave, I was able to recover most of my unsaved thesis after a power cut.”

  2. A copy of a file or document saved automatically by such a facility.

    “Only the three most recent autosaves are preserved, to save disk space.”

verb

  1. To save (data) automatically.

Related words

autosavesavesavefileautosleepharddrivesavestatebackupautosend

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "auto-save"?▾

"Auto-save" has 4 syllables: aut · os · av · e.

What does "auto-save" mean?▾

Auto-save: A software facility that saves an open document periodically to avoid the risk of data loss.

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