autocue

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English

Etymology

From auto- +‎ cue, originally a trademark.

Pronunciation

Noun

autocue (plural autocues)

  1. (trademark, UK) Any of several devices that display words for a person to read aloud.
    Synonyms: teleprompter, (informal) idiot board
    • 2009, Michela Wrong, It’s Our Turn to Eat: The Story of a Kenyan Whistle Blower:
      It was noticeable that when Kibaki was giving a speech he no longer extemporised or made eye contact with his public, keeping his eyes glued to the autocue.

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Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from English autocue.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɑu̯.toːˌkjuː/, /ˈoː.toːˌkjuː/, /ˈɑu̯.toːˌkju/, /ˈoː.toːˌkju/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: au‧to‧cue

Noun

autocue m (plural autocues)

  1. autocue