How to pronounce outflow
Say it like OWT-floh. Outflow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- floh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outflow 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.
- flohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of outflow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OWT-floh.
What does outflow mean?
- The process of flowing out.
- A fluid that flows out.
- Any outward movement.
- To flow outward.
Where does outflow come from?
From Middle English outflowen, from late Old English ūtflōwan (attested in the past tense as ūt flēow), equivalent to out- + flow.
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Questions about saying outflow
How do you pronounce outflow?
Say OWT-floh. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌfloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌfləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outflow?
Outflow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · floh.
Is outflow pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈaʊtˌfləʊ/ (OWT-floh).