How to pronounce outcry
Say it like OWT-kry. Outcry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- kry
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outcry 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.
- kryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of outcry
American and British speakers say outcry in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊtˌkraɪ/ in the US and /ˈaʊtkraɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: OWT-kry.
What does outcry mean?
- A loud cry or uproar.“His appearance was greeted with an outcry of jeering.”
- A strong protest.“The proposal was met with a public outcry.”
- To cry out.
- To cry louder than.
Where does outcry come from?
The verb is from Middle English outcrien.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying outcry
How do you pronounce outcry?
Say OWT-kry. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌkraɪ/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtkraɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outcry?
Outcry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · kry.
Do Americans and Brits say outcry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊtˌkraɪ/ and the British form is /ˈaʊtkraɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.