How to Pronounce Autumn

To pronounce "autumn", say AUT-umn — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɔtəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɔtəm/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˈɔːtʌm/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “autumn

Break "autumn" into 2 beats and lean on "AUT" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with bottom and quotum, if that helps it stick.

What does autumn mean?

noun

  1. Traditionally the third of the four seasons, when deciduous trees lose their leaves; typically regarded as being from September 24 to December 22 in parts of the Northern Hemisphere, and the months of March, April and May in the Southern Hemisphere.
  2. (by extension) The time period when someone or something is past its prime.

adjective

  1. Of or relating to autumn; autumnal

    autumn leaves

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "autumn"?

"Autumn" has 2 syllables: aut · umn.

What is the IPA transcription of "autumn"?

The IPA transcription of "autumn" is /ˈɔtəm/.

What does "autumn" mean?

Autumn: Traditionally the third of the four seasons, when deciduous trees lose their leaves; typically regarded as being from September 24 to December 22 in parts of the Northern Hemisphere, and the months of March, April and May in the Southern Hemisphere.

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