How to pronounce outburst
Say it like OWT-burst. Outburst has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- burst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outburst 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.
- burstGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of outburst
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: OWT-burst.
What does outburst mean?
- An intense period of activity.“The man greeted us with an outburst of invective.”
- A sudden, often violent expression of emotion“an outburst of anger”
- To burst out.
Where does outburst come from?
Inherited from Middle English outbersten, outbresten.
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Questions about saying outburst
How do you pronounce outburst?
Say OWT-burst. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌbɝst/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌbɜːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outburst?
Outburst has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · burst.
Is outburst pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈaʊtˌbɜːst/ (OWT-burst).