How to pronounce hangout
Say it like HANG-owt. Hangout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HANG).
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- HANG
- owt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hangout pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- owtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of hangout
American and British speakers say hangout in essentially the same way: /ˈhæŋˌaʊt/ in the US and /ˈhæŋˌaʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: HANG-owt.
What does hangout mean?
- A place for hanging out; an informal meeting-place.“Every Friday, Geoff and his group of friends all met at their favorite hangout to talk and have a good time.”
- A casual meeting for informal chat.
Where does hangout come from?
From hang + out, as a deverbal from hang out.
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Questions about saying hangout
How do you pronounce hangout?
Say HANG-owt. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæŋˌaʊt/. In British English it is /ˈhæŋˌaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hangout?
Hangout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HANG). Broken into parts: HANG · owt.
Do Americans and Brits say hangout the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhæŋˌaʊt/ and the British form is /ˈhæŋˌaʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.