How to pronounce buyout
Say it like BY-owt. Buyout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY).
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- BY
- owt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buyout pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- owtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of buyout
American and British speakers say buyout in essentially the same way: /ˈbaɪˌaʊt/ in the US and /ˈbaɪˌaʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BY-owt.
What does buyout mean?
- The acquisition of a controlling interest in a business or corporation by outright purchase or by purchase of a majority of issued shares of stock.
- The use of grant monies to pay for another person to perform the usual duties, especially teaching duties, of someone engaged on the funded project.
Where does buyout come from?
Deverbal from buy out.
Words that rhyme with buyout
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of buyout.
Questions about saying buyout
How do you pronounce buyout?
Say BY-owt. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪˌaʊt/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪˌaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buyout?
Buyout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY). Broken into parts: BY · owt.
Do Americans and Brits say buyout the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbaɪˌaʊt/ and the British form is /ˈbaɪˌaʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.