How to pronounce "αυτός" in English
αυτός
Hear native speakers say αυτός in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “αυτός”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
αυτός
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
As a single-syllable word, "αυτός" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "αυτός" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "αυτός" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "αυτός" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "αυτός is" sounds like "αυτός-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "αυτός" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Αν αυτός ο χρόνος είναι κρίσιμος για τα δεδομένα,”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “αυτός”
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Αν αυτός ο χρόνος είναι κρίσιμος για τα δεδομένα,
Hear it in context: “αυτός”
1 clipThe English word “αυτός”. Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (αυτός), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic English video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “αυτός” in natural connected speech across American (US: 1 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @6:51
“ρολογιού, αυτοκινήτου ή drone ή κάτι άλλο. πρέπει να πάει στο cloud. Αν αυτός ο χρόνος είναι κρίσιμος για τα δεδομένα, Πιθανόν έχει 3 ή 4 ή 5 διαφορετικές συσκευές πάνω του”
Pronounce: “αυτός”
- Syllables:
- αυτός
- Hear it in context
- αυτός
Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"αυτός" has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "αυτός" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about αυτός
How can I hear “αυτός” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “αυτός”?
Single-syllable words like "αυτός" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "αυτός" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.