How to pronounce outdo
Say it like owt-DOO. Outdo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO).
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- owt
- DOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outdo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- owtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of outdo
American and British speakers say outdo in essentially the same way: /aʊtˈdu/ in the US and /aʊtˈduː/ in the UK.
British respelling: owt-DOO.
What does outdo mean?
- To excel; go beyond in performance; surpass.“You've outdone yourself, another personal best!”
Where does outdo come from?
From out- + do.
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Words that rhyme with outdo
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Questions about saying outdo
How do you pronounce outdo?
Say owt-DOO. The American pronunciation is /aʊtˈdu/. In British English it is /aʊtˈduː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outdo?
Outdo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO). Broken into parts: owt · DOO.
Do Americans and Brits say outdo the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /aʊtˈdu/ and the British form is /aʊtˈduː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.