How to Pronounce Automata

To pronounce "automata", say AUT-om-at-a — 4 syllables, IPA /ɔːˈtɒməˌtə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɔːˈtɒməˌtə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “automata”

"automata" has 4 syllables: aut-om-at-a. It rhymes with traumata and stromata, if that helps it stick.

What does automata mean?

noun

  1. A machine or robot designed to follow a precise sequence of instructions.
  2. A person who acts like a machine or robot, often defined as having a monotonous lifestyle and lacking in emotion.

    “Due to her strict adherence to her daily schedule, Jessica was becoming more and more convinced that she was an automaton.”

Words that rhyme with automata

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

traumatastromatasomatastomatoplastysquamata

Related words

robotspushdownanimatronmechmachineranimatronicsmechanizermechanolatry

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "automata"?▾

"Automata" has 4 syllables: aut · om · at · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "automata"?▾

The IPA transcription of "automata" is /ɔːˈtɒməˌtə/.

What does "automata" mean?▾

Automata: A machine or robot designed to follow a precise sequence of instructions.

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