How to pronounce outerwear
Say it like OW-ter-wair. Outerwear has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW).
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- OW
- ter
- wair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outerwear 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.
- wairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of outerwear
- 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-wair.
What does outerwear mean?
- Clothing (such as a dress) worn over one's underwear.
- Clothing (such as a raincoat) worn over one's clothes when outdoors.
Where does outerwear come from?
From outer + -wear.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying outerwear
How do you pronounce outerwear?
Say OW-ter-wair. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtɚˌwɛr/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtəˌwɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outerwear?
Outerwear has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW). Broken into parts: OW · ter · wair.
Is outerwear 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 /ˈaʊtəˌwɛə/ (OW-tuh-wair).