How to pronounce outcome
Say it like OWT-kuhm. Outcome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈaʊtˌkʌm/OWT-kuhm
UK British/ˈaʊtˌkʌm/OWT-kuhm
- OWT
- kuhm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outcome 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.
- kuhmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of outcome
American and British speakers say outcome in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊtˌkʌm/ in the US and /ˈaʊtˌkʌm/ in the UK.
British respelling: OWT-kuhm.
What does outcome mean?
noun
- That which is produced or occurs as a result of an event or process.“A quality automobile is the outcome of the work of skilled engineers and thousands of workers.”
- The result of a random trial. An element of a sample space.“Three is a possible outcome of tossing a six-sided die.”
- The anticipated or desired results or evidence of a learning experience.“learning outcomes”
Where does outcome come from?
From out + come.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying outcome
How do you pronounce outcome?
Say OWT-kuhm. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌkʌm/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌkʌm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outcome?
Outcome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · kuhm.
Do Americans and Brits say outcome the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊtˌkʌm/ and the British form is /ˈaʊtˌkʌm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.