How to pronounce outdoing
Say it like owt-DOO-ing. Outdoing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO).
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- owt
- DOO
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outdoing 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.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of outdoing
American and British speakers say outdoing in essentially the same way: /ˌaʊtˈduɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌaʊtˈduːɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: owt-DOO-ing.
What does outdoing mean?
- present participle and gerund of outdo How to pronounce outdo
- The act by which one person outdoes another.
Words that rhyme with outdoing
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Questions about saying outdoing
How do you pronounce outdoing?
Say owt-DOO-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˌaʊtˈduɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌaʊtˈduːɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outdoing?
Outdoing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO). Broken into parts: owt · DOO · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say outdoing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌaʊtˈduɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌaʊtˈduːɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.