How to pronounce outdone
Say it like owt-DUHN. Outdone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHN).
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- owt
- DUHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outdone 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.
- DUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of outdone
American and British speakers say outdone in essentially the same way: /ˌaʊtˈdʌn/ in the US and /ˌaʊtˈdʌn/ in the UK.
British respelling: owt-DUHN.
What does outdone mean?
- past participle of outdo How to pronounce outdo
Words that rhyme with outdone
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of outdone.
Questions about saying outdone
How do you pronounce outdone?
Say owt-DUHN. The American pronunciation is /ˌaʊtˈdʌn/. In British English it is /ˌaʊtˈdʌn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outdone?
Outdone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHN). Broken into parts: owt · DUHN.
Do Americans and Brits say outdone the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌaʊtˈdʌn/ and the British form is /ˌaʊtˈdʌn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.