How to pronounce outbound
Say it like OWT-bownd. Outbound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- bownd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outbound 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.
- bowndGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of outbound
American and British speakers say outbound in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊtˌbaʊnd/ in the US and /ˈaʊtˌbaʊnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: OWT-bownd.
What does outbound mean?
- Leaving or departing; traveling away from; outward bound.
- An outbound shipment.
Where does outbound come from?
From out- + bound.
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Questions about saying outbound
How do you pronounce outbound?
Say OWT-bownd. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌbaʊnd/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌbaʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outbound?
Outbound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · bownd.
Do Americans and Brits say outbound the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊtˌbaʊnd/ and the British form is /ˈaʊtˌbaʊnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.