How to pronounce outdated
Say it like OWT-day-tid. Outdated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- day
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outdated pronunciation, sound by sound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.
- dayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of outdated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: OWT-day-tid.
What does outdated mean?
- old; no longer valid or fashionable“obsolete words”“an obsolete locomotive”
Where does outdated come from?
From outdate + -ed.
Questions about saying outdated
How do you pronounce outdated?
Say OWT-day-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌdeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌdeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outdated?
Outdated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · day · tid.
Is outdated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈaʊtˌdeɪtɪd/ (OWT-day-tid).