author

/ˈɔθər/

Syllables au·thor

Stress AU-thor

Phonics Breakdown

au

/ɔ/

au sound

th

/θ/

voiceless th

or

/ər/

r控元音

Meaning

a person who writes books, articles, or documents

Sound Reference

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au=/ɔ/(cause) + th=/θ/(think) + or=/ər/(actor)

Example

The author signed copies of her new book.