How do you pronounce "automobiles"?

In American English: /ˈɔtəmoʊˌbiːlz/ (AWT-uhm-oh-beelz). In British English: /ˈɔːtəməʊbˌiːlz/ (AWT-uhm-ohb-eelz). In Canadian English: /ˈɔtəmoʊˌbiːlz/ (AWT-uhm-oh-beelz). In Australian English: /ˈɔːtəməbˌiəlz/ (AWT-uhm-uhb-ee-uhlz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɔtəmoʊˌbiːlz/ (AWT-uhm-oh-beelz), while in British English it's /ˈɔːtəməʊbˌiːlz/ (AWT-uhm-ohb-eelz).

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/ˈɔtəmoʊˌbiːlz/

AWT-uhm-oh-beelz

Syllable Breakdown

ɔtau·əmto·oʊmo·biːlzbiles

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Last updated: 2026-02-12