How to pronounce outfit
Say it like OWT-fit. Outfit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce outfit. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- OWT
- fit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outfit 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.
- fitGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of outfit
American and British speakers say outfit in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/ in the US and /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: OWT-fit.
What does outfit mean?
- any cohesive unit such as a military company
- a set of clothing (with accessories)“his getup was exceedingly elegant”
- gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose
- provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose“The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities”
Where does outfit come from?
Variant of earlier out-fit, from fit out.
Questions about saying outfit
How do you pronounce outfit?
Say OWT-fit. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outfit?
Outfit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · fit.
Do Americans and Brits say outfit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/ and the British form is /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.