Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

autocue

/ˈɔ.toʊˌkju/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.59 in modern English

Syllables
au-to-cue
IPA
/ˈɔ.toʊˌkju/
9
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Any of several devices that display words for a person to read aloud.

British usage

Example Sentences

Etymology

From auto- + cue, originally a trademark.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈɔ.toʊˌkju/
  • British English: /ˈɔː.təʊˌkjuː/

Usage

Inflected Forms

autocues (plural)

Derived Forms

autocued

Frequently Paired Words

autocuer autocutie

Synonyms

teleprompter idiot board prompter

Questions

How do you pronounce autocue?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɔ.toʊˌkju/.
What does autocue mean?
Any of several devices that display words for a person to read aloud.
Where does autocue come from?
From auto- + cue, originally a trademark.

How to pronounce autocue

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “autocue”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈɔ.toʊˌkju/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “autocue”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “autocue” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.