How do you pronounce "auto"?

In American English: /ˈɔtoʊ/ (AWT-oh). In British English: /ˈɔːtəʊ/ (AWT-oh). In Canadian English: /ˈɔtoʊ/ (AWT-oh). In Australian English: /ˈɔːtəʊ/ (AWT-oh).

Is "auto" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɔtoʊ/ (AWT-oh), while in British English it's /ˈɔːtəʊ/ (AWT-oh).

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auto

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/ˈɔtoʊ/

AWT-oh

Syllable Breakdown

ɔtau·oʊto

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Last updated: 2026-02-12