How to pronounce outdoor
Say it like OWT-dor. Outdoor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- dor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outdoor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OWTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- dorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of outdoor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: OWT-daw.
What does outdoor mean?
- located, suited for, or taking place in the open air“outdoor clothes”“badminton and other outdoor games”
- pertaining to or concerning the outdoors or outdoor activities“outdoor education is the area of teacher training concerned with training for outdoor activities”
Where does outdoor come from?
From out- + door.
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Questions about saying outdoor
How do you pronounce outdoor?
Say OWT-dor. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌdɔr/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌdɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outdoor?
Outdoor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · dor.
Is outdoor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈaʊtˌdɔː/ (OWT-daw).