How do you pronounce "automobile"?

In American English: /ˈɔtəmoʊˌbiːl/ (AWT-uhm-oh-beel). In British English: /ˌɔːtəməbˈiːl/ (awt-uhm-uhb-EEL). In Canadian English: /ˈɔtəmoʊˌbiːl/ (AWT-uhm-oh-beel). In Australian English: /ˈɔːtəməbˌiəl/ (AWT-uhm-uhb-ee-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɔtəmoʊˌbiːl/ (AWT-uhm-oh-beel), while in British English it's /ˌɔːtəməbˈiːl/ (awt-uhm-uhb-EEL).

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/ˈɔtəmoʊˌbiːl/

AWT-uhm-oh-beel

Syllable Breakdown

ɔtau·əmto·oʊmo·biːlbile

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Last updated: 2026-02-12