How to Pronounce Autochthon

To pronounce "autochthon", say AUT-ochth-on — 3 syllables, IPA /ɔːˈtɒkθ(ə)n/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

/ɔːˈtɒkθ(ə)n/

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💡 Tip for remembering “autochthon”

"autochthon" has 3 syllables: aut-ochth-on.

What does autochthon mean?

noun

  1. The earliest inhabitant of an area; an aborigine.
  2. A large mass of rock in the place of its original formation, rooted to its basement (foundation rock) as opposed to an allochthon or nappe which has shifted from the place of formation; an autochthonous rock formation.

Related words

indigeneautochthoneautocthonachaeanarchaeophyteprotoancestorarcheophyteakhaian

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "autochthon"?▾

"Autochthon" has 3 syllables: aut · ochth · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "autochthon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "autochthon" is /ɔːˈtɒkθ(ə)n/.

What does "autochthon" mean?▾

Autochthon: The earliest inhabitant of an area; an aborigine.

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