How to pronounce outer
Say it like OW-ter. Outer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW).
- OW
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of outer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: OW-tuh.
What does outer mean?
- being on the outside or further from a center“spent hours adorning the outer man”“the outer suburbs”
- located outside“outer reality”
- being on or toward the outside of the body“the outer ear”
Where does outer come from?
From Middle English outre, outer, outter, uttre, from Old English ūtre, ūtera, ūterra (“outer”), equivalent to out + -er.
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Words that rhyme with outer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of outer.
Questions about saying outer
How do you pronounce outer?
Say OW-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outer?
Outer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW). Broken into parts: OW · ter.
Is outer 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 /ˈaʊtə/ (OW-tuh).