How to pronounce outbid
Say it like OWT-bid. Outbid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- bid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outbid 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.
- bidGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of outbid
American and British speakers say outbid in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊtˌbɪd/ in the US and /ˈaʊtˌbɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: OWT-bid.
What does outbid mean?
- To bid more than (somebody else) in an auction.
Where does outbid come from?
From out- + bid.
Questions about saying outbid
How do you pronounce outbid?
Say OWT-bid. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌbɪd/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌbɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outbid?
Outbid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · bid.
Do Americans and Brits say outbid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊtˌbɪd/ and the British form is /ˈaʊtˌbɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.