The spelling of the word "autem dipper" may be confusing at first glance, but it actually follows the standard English spelling rules. "Autem" is pronounced as "aw-tuhm" with the emphasis on the first syllable, while "dipper" is pronounced as "dip-er" with the emphasis on the second syllable. The letters "au" make the "aw" sound, and the letters "er" at the end of "dipper" represent the schwa sound, which is pronounced as a quick, unstressed "uh" sound.