How to pronounce outage
Say it like OW-tuj. Outage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW).
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- OW
- tuj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outage 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.
- tujKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of outage
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: OW-tij.
What does outage mean?
- A temporary suspension of operation, especially of electrical power supply.
- The amount of something lost in storage or transportation.
Where does outage come from?
From out + -age, on the model of shortage.
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Questions about saying outage
How do you pronounce outage?
Say OW-tuj. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtədʒ/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outage?
Outage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW). Broken into parts: OW · tuj.
Is outage pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈaʊtɪdʒ/ (OW-tij).