How to Pronounce Autopilot

To pronounce "autopilot", say AUT-op-il-ot — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

AUT-op-il-ot

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💡 Tip for remembering “autopilot”

"autopilot" has 4 syllables: aut-op-il-ot. It rhymes with pilot and violet, if that helps it stick.

What does autopilot mean?

noun

  1. A mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic system used to guide a vehicle without assistance from a human being.

    “I set the autopilot to due south, so I could get some rest.”

  2. (by extension) A state of mind where one no longer thinks about doing one's actions, but acts mechanically

    “I've been doing this 12 hours non-stop, and am so hungry and tired that I've stopped thinking: I'm now on autopilot.”

verb

  1. (of a vehicle) To pilot itself; to drive or travel automatically.

Words that rhyme with autopilot

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pilotvioleteyeletpilatepileategyropilot

Related words

pilotpilotagewizardautomaticautohelmautonavautolandautoflight

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "autopilot"?▾

"Autopilot" has 4 syllables: aut · op · il · ot.

What does "autopilot" mean?▾

Autopilot: A mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic system used to guide a vehicle without assistance from a human being.

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