How to pronounce outbuilding
Say it like OWT-bil-ding. Outbuilding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- bil
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outbuilding 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.
- bilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of outbuilding
American and British speakers say outbuilding in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊtˌbɪldɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈaʊtˌbɪldɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: OWT-bil-ding.
What does outbuilding mean?
- A building, such as a barn, shed, or garage, that is separate from, but associated with some main building.
- present participle and gerund of outbuild
Where does outbuilding come from?
From out + building.
Questions about saying outbuilding
How do you pronounce outbuilding?
Say OWT-bil-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌbɪldɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌbɪldɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outbuilding?
Outbuilding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · bil · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say outbuilding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊtˌbɪldɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈaʊtˌbɪldɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.