How to pronounce outdistanced
Say it like owt-DIS-tunst. Outdistanced has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIS).
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- owt
- DIS
- tunst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outdistanced 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.
- tunstKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of outdistanced
American and British speakers say outdistanced in essentially the same way: /ˌaʊtˈdɪstənst/ in the US and /ˌaʊtˈdɪstənst/ in the UK.
British respelling: owt-DIS-tunst.
What does outdistanced mean?
- simple past and past participle of outdistance How to pronounce outdistance
Questions about saying outdistanced
How do you pronounce outdistanced?
Say owt-DIS-tunst. The American pronunciation is /ˌaʊtˈdɪstənst/. In British English it is /ˌaʊtˈdɪstənst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outdistanced?
Outdistanced has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIS). Broken into parts: owt · DIS · tunst.
Do Americans and Brits say outdistanced the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌaʊtˈdɪstənst/ and the British form is /ˌaʊtˈdɪstənst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.