How to pronounce outbidding
Say it like OWT-bid-ing. Outbidding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- bid
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outbidding 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of outbidding
American and British speakers say outbidding in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊtˌbɪdɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈaʊtˌbɪdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: OWT-bid-ing.
What does outbidding mean?
- present participle and gerund of outbid How to pronounce outbid
Questions about saying outbidding
How do you pronounce outbidding?
Say OWT-bid-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌbɪdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌbɪdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outbidding?
Outbidding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · bid · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say outbidding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊtˌbɪdɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈaʊtˌbɪdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.