How to pronounce outages
Say it like OW-tih-jiz. Outages has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW).
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US American/ˈaʊtɪdʒɪz/OW-tih-jiz
UK British/ˈaʊtɪdʒɪz/OW-tih-jiz
- OW
- tih
- jiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outages 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of outages
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: OW-tih-jiz.
What does outages mean?
noun
- plural of outage How to pronounce outage
Questions about saying outages
How do you pronounce outages?
Say OW-tih-jiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtɪdʒɪz/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtɪdʒɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outages?
Outages has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW). Broken into parts: OW · tih · jiz.
Is outages 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 /ˈaʊtɪdʒɪz/ (OW-tih-jiz).