How do you pronounce "automotive"?

In American English: /ˌɔtəˈmoʊtɪv/ (awt-uh-MOHT-iv). In British English: /ˌɔːtəmˈəʊtɪv/ (awt-uhm-OHT-iv). In Canadian English: /ˌɔtəˈmoʊtɪv/ (awt-uh-MOHT-iv). In Australian English: /ˌɔːtəʊmˈəʊtɪv/ (awt-ohm-OHT-iv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌɔtəˈmoʊtɪv/ (awt-uh-MOHT-iv), while in British English it's /ˌɔːtəmˈəʊtɪv/ (awt-uhm-OHT-iv).

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/ˌɔtəˈmoʊtɪv/

awt-uh-MOHT-iv

Syllable Breakdown

ɔtau·əto·moʊtmo·ɪvtive

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Last updated: 2026-02-12