6 letters · 2 sounds

How to pronounce
"autumn"

"autumn" is pronounced with 2 sounds across 2 phonics chunks: au · tumn. Tap each box below to hear the sound, then blend them to read the word.

2 sounds · tap a box to hear each sound

'autumn' ends with a silent N — the 'n' is written but not pronounced.

How do you pronounce "autumn"?

To pronounce "autumn" correctly, say each of the 2 sounds in order, then blend them smoothly. This technique — Elkonin sound boxes — is used in thousands of US classrooms following the Science of Reading approach. Here's the step-by-step phonics method:

  1. 1 Say the sound for "au" — then pause
  2. 2 Say the sound for "tumn" — final sound
  3. ✓ Blend all 2 sounds together: "autumn"

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Frequently asked questions about "autumn"

How do you pronounce "autumn"?
To pronounce "autumn", say each of its 2 phonics sound chunks in order — au, and tumn — then blend them smoothly. Tap the sound boxes above to hear each chunk.
How many sound chunks are in "autumn"?
"autumn" has 2 phonics sound chunks: au · tumn. Breaking a word into chunks helps kids decode it one sound at a time using the Science of Reading approach.
What are the phonics sounds in "autumn"?
The phonics sounds in "autumn" are au, and tumn. Each chunk represents one distinct sound; together they spell the 6-letter word "autumn".
How many letters are in "autumn"?
"autumn" has 6 letters and 2 phonics sound chunks.

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