How to pronounce outfitting
Say it like OWT-fit-ing. Outfitting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- fit
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outfitting 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of outfitting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: OWT-fit-ing.
What does outfitting mean?
- present participle and gerund of outfit How to pronounce outfit
- A furnishing or accoutrement.
Questions about saying outfitting
How do you pronounce outfitting?
Say OWT-fit-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌfɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌfɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outfitting?
Outfitting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · fit · ing.
Is outfitting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈaʊtˌfɪtɪŋ/ (OWT-fit-ing).