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Syllables

The word 'auto' has 2 syllables.
ˈɔ-toʊ


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Sound by Sound American English Phonetic Pronunciation of the word 'Auto'

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Auto' will help you improve your spoken American English.

#2: /ɔ/
TongueThe tongue is flat. Then it moves low in the mouth and pulls back. The tip of the tongue should touch the back of the bottom front teeth.
LipsThe lips form a rounded shape.
JawThe jaw opens and the mouth widens.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#3: /t/
TongueThe tongue will come up. The front part will touch the roof of the mouth behind the top teeth. Then it will pull down to release the air.
TeethThe teeth are together. Then they separate.
AirAir passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.
#4: /o/
TongueThe back of the tongue raises above the middle of the mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#5: /ʊ/
TongueThe back of the tongue lifts towards the back of the roof of the mouth.
LipsThe lips flare.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

Examples of sentences with the word 'auto'

I jumped into my auto and drove off, leaving behind the sound of honking ducks in the distance.

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