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