How to Pronounce "automate"
word
ˈɔtəˌmeɪt
AW-tuh-mayt
ˈɔːtəmˌeɪt
AW-tuh-mayt
Definition
To make a process, task, or operation work automatically, using machines or technology instead of people.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔtəˌmeɪt
British English
ˈɔːtəmˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AW-tuh-mayt
UK
AW-tuh-mayt
Listen in Context
We want to automate our billing process.
Many factories automate production to save money.
You can automate email responses with software.
We're trying to automate as much of the workflow as possible to save time.