How to pronounce outcrop
Say it like OWT-krop. Outcrop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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US American/ˈaʊtkrɑp/OWT-krop
UK British/ˈaʊtkrɒp/OWT-krop
- OWT
- krop
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outcrop 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.
- kropKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of outcrop
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OWT-krop.
What does outcrop mean?
noun
- A piece of land that stands out (usually into water) from the land surrounding.
- A coming out of bedrock or of an unconsolidated deposit to the surface of the ground.
- The part of a rock formation that appears at the surface of the ground.
- To come out to the surface of the ground.
Where does outcrop come from?
From out- + crop.
Questions about saying outcrop
How do you pronounce outcrop?
Say OWT-krop. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtkrɑp/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtkrɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outcrop?
Outcrop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · krop.
Is outcrop pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈaʊtkrɒp/ (OWT-krop).