How to pronounce outbox
Say it like OWT-boks. Outbox has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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US American/ˈaʊtbɑks/OWT-boks
UK British/ˈaʊtbɒks/OWT-boks
- OWT
- boks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outbox 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.
- boksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of outbox
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OWT-boks.
What does outbox mean?
noun
- A box holding papers to be transmitted to others, usually by mail.
- An electronic folder serving the same purpose, for electronic mail.
- To box better than.
Where does outbox come from?
From out + box.
Questions about saying outbox
How do you pronounce outbox?
Say OWT-boks. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtbɑks/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtbɒks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outbox?
Outbox has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · boks.
Is outbox pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈaʊtbɒks/ (OWT-boks).