How to pronounce outfielder
Say it like OWT-feel-der. Outfielder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- feel
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outfielder 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.
- feelGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of outfielder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: OWT-feel-duh.
What does outfielder mean?
- A player that plays in the outfield, which is the outer portion of the field.“The outfielder tracked down the long fly.”
- An outfield player; any of the players on a team other than the goalkeeper.
Where does outfielder come from?
From outfield + -er.
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Questions about saying outfielder
How do you pronounce outfielder?
Say OWT-feel-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌfildɚ/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌfiːldə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outfielder?
Outfielder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · feel · der.
Is outfielder 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 /ˈaʊtˌfiːldə/ (OWT-feel-duh).