How to pronounce outbursts
Say it like OWT-bursts. Outbursts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- bursts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outbursts 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.
- burstsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of outbursts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: OWT-bursts.
What does outbursts mean?
- plural of outburst How to pronounce outburst
- third-person singular simple present indicative of outburst How to pronounce outburst
Questions about saying outbursts
How do you pronounce outbursts?
Say OWT-bursts. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌbɝsts/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌbɜːsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outbursts?
Outbursts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · bursts.
Is outbursts 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 /ˈaʊtˌbɜːsts/ (OWT-bursts).