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.

What does autumn mean?

noun

  1. Traditionally the third of the four seasons, when deciduous trees lose their leaves, and temperatures and daylight hours decrease; typically regarded as spanning the months of September, October, and November in the Northern Hemisphere, and the months of March, April and May in the Southern Hemisphere.
  2. The time period when someone or something is past its prime.

verb

  1. To spend the autumn (in a particular place).
  2. To (cause to) undergo the changes associated with autumn, such as leaves changing color and falling from trees.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you 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.

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, and temperatures and daylight hours decrease; typically regarded as spanning the months of September, October, and November in the Northern Hemisphere, and the months of March, April and May in the Southern Hemisphere.

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