How to pronounce ousting
Say it like OW-sting. Ousting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW).
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- OW
- sting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ousting 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.
- stingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ousting
American and British speakers say ousting in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊstɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈaʊstɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: OW-sting.
What does ousting mean?
- present participle and gerund of oust How to pronounce oust
- The act by which somebody is ousted; an ouster.
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Questions about saying ousting
How do you pronounce ousting?
Say OW-sting. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈaʊstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ousting?
Ousting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW). Broken into parts: OW · sting.
Do Americans and Brits say ousting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊstɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈaʊstɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.