English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Auntie Pronunciation
Auntie is pronounced AN-tee, IPA /ˈænti/.
AN-tee
US /ˈænti/ · UK /ˈɑːnti/
Syllables: AN · tee (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: An affectionate word for an aunt, also used for a close family friend of that generation.
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Auntie in a Sentence
- Auntie Rose always brings the trifle.
- My auntie taught me to drive in a car park.
- The children call her auntie although they are not related.
Common Mispronunciations of Auntie
Not AWN-tee
Neither standard rounds this vowel towards aw. Americans use the flat a of ant and most British speakers the long ah of car.
Not an-TEE
The weight is at the front, and the ending is a light ee.
Tip: The spellings auntie and aunty are both accepted and sound identical.
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