How to Pronounce "autopilot"
word
ˈɔtoʊˌpaɪɫət
AW-toh-PY-luht
ˌɔːtəʊpˈaɪlət
aw-tuh-PIE-luht
Definition
A system on an aircraft, ship, or vehicle that can control itself automatically without direct human input. Also used to describe doing tasks without much thought or attention, as if by habit.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔtoʊˌpaɪɫət
British English
ˌɔːtəʊpˈaɪlət
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AW-toh-PY-luht
UK
aw-tuh-PIE-luht
Listen in Context
Boats can use autopilot for long trips.
Sorry, I wasn't listening—I was totally on autopilot.
The airplane is flying on autopilot.
My car has an autopilot feature.