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