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How to pronounce outcourt

Say it like OWT-kort. Outcourt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).

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US American/ˈaʊtkɔrt/OWT-kort
UK British/ˈaʊtkɔːt/OWT-kawt
  • OWT
  • kort
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Outcourt pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. OWTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
  2. kortKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.

American vs British pronunciation of outcourt

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: OWT-kawt.

What does outcourt mean?

noun
  1. An outer or exterior court.
  2. The other half of the court from the goal one is aiming for.
adjective
  1. Playing or played on the outcourt.
  2. Occurring outside the courtroom; adjudicated outside of a trial.
adverb
  1. On the outcourt.

Where does outcourt come from?

From out + court.

Questions about saying outcourt

How do you pronounce outcourt?

Say OWT-kort. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtkɔrt/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtkɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in outcourt?

Outcourt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · kort.

Is outcourt 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 /ˈaʊtkɔːt/ (OWT-kawt).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).