How to Pronounce “autoimmunity”
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- American (US)
- /ˌɔːtoʊɪˈmjuːnɪti/
- British (UK)
- /ˌɔː.təʊ.ɪˈmjuː.nɪ.ti/
What “autoimmunity” means
noun — The condition where one's immune system attacks one's own tissues, i.e., an autoimmune disorder.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “autoimmunity” has 6 syllables, and the transcription /ˌɔːtoʊɪˈmjuːnɪti/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the fourth one — so the fourth syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "autoimmunity" mean?
autoimmunity (noun): The condition where one's immune system attacks one's own tissues, i.e., an autoimmune disorder.
How do you pronounce "autoimmunity" in American vs British English?
American English: /ˌɔːtoʊɪˈmjuːnɪti/. British English: /ˌɔː.təʊ.ɪˈmjuː.nɪ.ti/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.
What is the IPA transcription of "autoimmunity"?
/ˌɔːtoʊɪˈmjuːnɪti/ in American English, /ˌɔː.təʊ.ɪˈmjuː.nɪ.ti/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "autoimmunity"?
“autoimmunity” has 6 syllables, and the transcription /ˌɔːtoʊɪˈmjuːnɪti/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the fourth one — so the fourth syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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