How to pronounce hideout
Say it like HY-dowt. Hideout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- dowt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hideout pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dowtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of hideout
American and British speakers say hideout in essentially the same way: /ˈhaɪˌdaʊt/ in the US and /ˈhaɪˌdaʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: HY-dowt.
What does hideout mean?
- A place to hide.“They'll never find us in this makeshift hideout we've got in the woods.”
- A hidden headquarters or place to return to.
Where does hideout come from?
From hide + out.
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Questions about saying hideout
How do you pronounce hideout?
Say HY-dowt. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪˌdaʊt/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪˌdaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hideout?
Hideout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · dowt.
Do Americans and Brits say hideout the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaɪˌdaʊt/ and the British form is /ˈhaɪˌdaʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.