noun

autumn

/ˈɔːtəm/ aut·umn 2 syllables

Traditionally the third of the four seasons, when deciduous trees lose their leaves; typically regarded as being from…

Word facts

Part of speech noun
Syllables 2
Letters 6
Starts with A

Definition of Autumn

Traditionally the third of the four seasons, when deciduous trees lose their leaves; typically regarded as being from September 24 to December 22 in parts of the Northern Hemisphere, and the months of March, April and May in the Southern Hemisphere.

Traditionally the third of the four seasons, when deciduous trees lose their leaves; typically regarded as being from September 24 to December 22 in parts of the Northern Hemisphere, and the months of March, April and May in the Southern Hemisphere.

How to use Autumn

Autumn is a noun. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Related words with similar meanings include back end, fall, harvest — each with slight differences in tone or formality. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.

Synonyms for Autumn

Antonyms for Autumn

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How many syllables does autumn have?

Autumn has 2 syllables: aut·umn. The word is broken into 2 spoken beats.

What part of speech is autumn?

Autumn is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.

What are synonyms for autumn?

Words with similar meanings to autumn include back end, fall, harvest, decline. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.

How do you use autumn in a sentence?

Autumn can be used in sentences where a noun describing traditionally the third of the four seasons, when deciduous trees lose their lea is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.

What words start with the same letter as autumn?

Autumn starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does autumn have?

Autumn has 6 letters. It contains 2 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.