How to Pronounce "automatons"
word
ɔˈtɑməˌtɑn
aw-TAH-muh-tahnz
ɔːtˈɒmətənz
aw-TOM-uh-tuhnz
Definition
Automatons are machines or devices that move and operate by themselves, often designed to look and act like humans or animals. The word can also describe people acting in a robotic or emotionless way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɔˈtɑməˌtɑn
British English
ɔːtˈɒmətənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
aw-TAH-muh-tahnz
UK
aw-TOM-uh-tuhnz
Listen in Context
Old automatons were often used to entertain people in royal courts.
Some automatons look just like real animals.
The museum has a collection of famous automatons.
Sometimes office workers seem like automatons, just following routines every day.