How to pronounce outbids
Say it like OWT-bidz. Outbids has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- bidz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outbids 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.
- bidzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of outbids
American and British speakers say outbids in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊtˌbɪdz/ in the US and /ˈaʊtˌbɪdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: OWT-bidz.
What does outbids mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of outbid How to pronounce outbid
Questions about saying outbids
How do you pronounce outbids?
Say OWT-bidz. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌbɪdz/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌbɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outbids?
Outbids has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · bidz.
Do Americans and Brits say outbids the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊtˌbɪdz/ and the British form is /ˈaʊtˌbɪdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.