How to pronounce outdid
Say it like OWT-did. Outdid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outdid 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.
- didGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of outdid
American and British speakers say outdid in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊtˌdɪd/ in the US and /ˈaʊtˌdɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: OWT-did.
What does outdid mean?
- simple past of outdo How to pronounce outdo
Questions about saying outdid
How do you pronounce outdid?
Say OWT-did. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌdɪd/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outdid?
Outdid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · did.
Do Americans and Brits say outdid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊtˌdɪd/ and the British form is /ˈaʊtˌdɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.