How to Pronounce Autotroph

To pronounce "autotroph", say AUT-otr-oph — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɔːtə(ʊ)tɹəʊf/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈɔːtə(ʊ)tɹəʊf/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “autotroph”

"autotroph" has 3 syllables: aut-otr-oph. It rhymes with phototroph, if that helps it stick.

What does autotroph mean?

noun

  1. Any organism that can synthesize its food from inorganic substances, using heat or light as a source of energy.

Synonyms

producer

Words that rhyme with autotroph

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

phototroph

Related words

autophytefacultativeautotrophyphotoautotrophphotolithoautotrophheterotrophprototrophphototrophy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "autotroph"?▾

"Autotroph" has 3 syllables: aut · otr · oph.

What is the IPA transcription of "autotroph"?▾

The IPA transcription of "autotroph" is /ˈɔːtə(ʊ)tɹəʊf/.

What does "autotroph" mean?▾

Autotroph: Any organism that can synthesize its food from inorganic substances, using heat or light as a source of energy.

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