How to pronounce outcast
Say it like OWT-kast. Outcast has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- kast
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outcast 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.
- kastGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of outcast
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: OWT-kahst.
What does outcast mean?
- To cast out; to banish.
- That has been cast out; banished, ostracized.
- One that has been excluded from a society or a system, a pariah, a leper.
- Synonym of outsider: someone who does not belong, a misfit.
- A quarrel.
Where does outcast come from?
From Middle English outcasten, equivalent to out- + cast.
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Questions about saying outcast
How do you pronounce outcast?
Say OWT-kast. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌkæst/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtkɑːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outcast?
Outcast has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · kast.
Is outcast pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈaʊtkɑːst/ (OWT-kahst).