How to pronounce outdoorsy
Say it like owt-DOR-zee. Outdoorsy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOR).
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- owt
- DOR
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outdoorsy 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.
- DORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of outdoorsy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: owt-DAW-zee.
What does outdoorsy mean?
- Associated with the outdoors, or suited to outdoor life.
- Fond of the outdoors.
Where does outdoorsy come from?
From outdoors + -y.
Questions about saying outdoorsy
How do you pronounce outdoorsy?
Say owt-DOR-zee. The American pronunciation is /aʊtˈdɔrzi/. In British English it is /aʊtˈdɔːzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outdoorsy?
Outdoorsy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOR). Broken into parts: owt · DOR · zee.
Is outdoorsy 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 /aʊtˈdɔːzi/ (owt-DAW-zee).