How to pronounce outfits
Say it like OWT-fits. Outfits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- fits
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outfits 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.
- fitsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of outfits
American and British speakers say outfits in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊtˌfɪts/ in the US and /ˈaʊtˌfɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: OWT-fits.
What does outfits mean?
- plural of outfit How to pronounce outfit
Questions about saying outfits
How do you pronounce outfits?
Say OWT-fits. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌfɪts/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌfɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outfits?
Outfits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · fits.
Do Americans and Brits say outfits the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊtˌfɪts/ and the British form is /ˈaʊtˌfɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.