How to pronounce outback
Say it like OWT-bak. Outback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈaʊtˌbæk/OWT-bak
UK British/ˈaʊtˌbæk/OWT-bak
- OWT
- bak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outback pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OWTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- bakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of outback
American and British speakers say outback in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊtˌbæk/ in the US and /ˈaʊtˌbæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: OWT-bak.
What does outback mean?
noun
- The most remote and desolate areas of Australia; the desert and areas too arid for growing crops.
- Characteristic of the most remote and desolate areas of Australia; very remote from urban areas.
- To or towards the most remote and desolate areas of Australia.
Where does outback come from?
From out + back.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying outback
How do you pronounce outback?
Say OWT-bak. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌbæk/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌbæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outback?
Outback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · bak.
Do Americans and Brits say outback the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊtˌbæk/ and the British form is /ˈaʊtˌbæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.