How to pronounce ousted
Say it like OW-stid. Ousted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW).
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- OW
- stid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ousted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- stidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ousted
American and British speakers say ousted in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊstɪd/ in the US and /ˈaʊstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: OW-stid.
What does ousted mean?
- simple past and past participle of oust How to pronounce oust
Questions about saying ousted
How do you pronounce ousted?
Say OW-stid. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊstɪd/. In British English it is /ˈaʊstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ousted?
Ousted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW). Broken into parts: OW · stid.
Do Americans and Brits say ousted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊstɪd/ and the British form is /ˈaʊstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.