How to pronounce outfield
Say it like OWT-feeld. Outfield has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- feeld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outfield 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.
- feeldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of outfield
American and British speakers say outfield in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊtˌfild/ in the US and /ˈaʊtˌfiːld/ in the UK.
British respelling: OWT-feeld.
What does outfield mean?
- The region of the field between the infield and the outer fence.“He hit a long fly ball to the outfield in the gap to left.”
- The region of the field roughly outside of the infield or the wicket-keeper, slips, gully, point, cover, mid off, mid on, midwicket and square leg.
- The area outside a racetrack or running track.
- To perform better in defense (fielding).
Where does outfield come from?
From out- + field.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying outfield
How do you pronounce outfield?
Say OWT-feeld. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌfild/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌfiːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outfield?
Outfield has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · feeld.
Do Americans and Brits say outfield the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊtˌfild/ and the British form is /ˈaʊtˌfiːld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.