How to pronounce outdistance
Say it like owt-DIS-tuns. Outdistance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIS).
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- owt
- DIS
- tuns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outdistance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- owtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- DISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of outdistance
American and British speakers say outdistance in essentially the same way: /ˌaʊtˈdɪstəns/ in the US and /ˌaʊtˈdɪstəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: owt-DIS-tuns.
What does outdistance mean?
- To run farther or faster than another, or to finish a race with a large margin.
Where does outdistance come from?
From out- + distance.
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Words that rhyme with outdistance
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Questions about saying outdistance
How do you pronounce outdistance?
Say owt-DIS-tuns. The American pronunciation is /ˌaʊtˈdɪstəns/. In British English it is /ˌaʊtˈdɪstəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outdistance?
Outdistance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIS). Broken into parts: owt · DIS · tuns.
Do Americans and Brits say outdistance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌaʊtˈdɪstəns/ and the British form is /ˌaʊtˈdɪstəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.