How to pronounce outermost
Say it like OW-ter-mohst. Outermost has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW).
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- OW
- ter
- mohst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outermost 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.
- mohstKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of outermost
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: OW-tuh-mohst.
What does outermost mean?
- superlative form of outer: most outer; farthest outside; as far from the center or inside as possible. How to pronounce outer“He lived on the outermost edge of the city.”
- That which is outermost.
Where does outermost come from?
From Middle English uttermost, uttirmest, uttermast, outemast, alteration (due to Middle English outre (“outer”)) of Old English ūtemest, ȳtemest (“outermost”), equivalent to outer + -most.
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Questions about saying outermost
How do you pronounce outermost?
Say OW-ter-mohst. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtɚmoʊst/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtəməʊst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outermost?
Outermost has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW). Broken into parts: OW · ter · mohst.
Is outermost 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 /ˈaʊtəməʊst/ (OW-tuh-mohst).