How to pronounce outflanking
Say it like OWT-flang-king. Outflanking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- flang
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outflanking 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.
- flangGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of outflanking
American and British speakers say outflanking in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊtˌflæŋkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈaʊtˌflæŋkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: OWT-flang-king.
What does outflanking mean?
- present participle and gerund of outflank How to pronounce outflank
- The act of one who outflanks.
Questions about saying outflanking
How do you pronounce outflanking?
Say OWT-flang-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌflæŋkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌflæŋkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outflanking?
Outflanking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · flang · king.
Do Americans and Brits say outflanking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊtˌflæŋkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈaʊtˌflæŋkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.