How to pronounce outfall
Say it like OWT-fawl. Outfall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- fawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outfall 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.
- fawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of outfall
American and British speakers say outfall in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊtˌfɔl/ in the US and /ˈaʊtˌfɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: OWT-fawl.
What does outfall mean?
- The point or place of discharge of a river, drain, culvert, sewer, etc.; mouth; embouchure.
Where does outfall come from?
From out- + fall. Compare Dutch uitval (“outburst, sally, eruption”), German Ausfall (“falling out, sally”), Swedish utfall (“sally, issue”).
Questions about saying outfall
How do you pronounce outfall?
Say OWT-fawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌfɔl/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌfɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outfall?
Outfall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · fawl.
Do Americans and Brits say outfall the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊtˌfɔl/ and the British form is /ˈaʊtˌfɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.