automotor
automotive
Latin America
Simplified: ahw-toh-moh-TOHR
IPA: aw.to.mo'toɾ
Spain
Simplified: ahw-toh-moh-TOHR
IPA: aw.to.mo'toɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
au
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • u like w in water
  • w sound similar to English
to
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
mo
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
tor
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth