aw-tuh-MAT-ik-lee
/ˌɔtəˈmætɪkli/
automatically is pronounced aw-tuh-MAT-ik-lee (/ˌɔtəˈmætɪkli/). As a adverb, in a manner that operates by itself with little or no direct human control; happening as a natural consequence or without conscious thought.
adverbIn a manner that operates by itself with little or no direct human control; happening as a natural consequence or without conscious thought.
"The doors open automatically when motion is detected."
"Your membership renews automatically each year."
"He automatically reached for his phone when it buzzed."
The word "automatically" is pronounced /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/ with emphasis on the primary stressed syllable. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation.
"automatically" sounds like A-u-t-o-m-a-t-i-c-a-l-l-y. The pronunciation follows standard English pronunciation rules.
"automatically" is considered intermediate difficult to pronounce. This word may require some practice to master the correct pronunciation.
"automatically" is a adverb. It modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription for "automatically" is /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/. This provides the most accurate pronunciation guide using standardized phonetic symbols.
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From automatic (derived from Greek 'automatos' meaning 'self-acting') + the adverbial suffix '-ally'.
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Words that rhyme with "automatically"
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