How to pronounce outgoing
Say it like OWT-goh-ing. Outgoing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- goh
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outgoing 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.
- gohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of outgoing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OWT-goh-ing.
What does outgoing mean?
- leaving a place or a position“an outgoing steamship”
- retiring from a position or office“the outgoing president”
- at ease in talking to others
Where does outgoing come from?
From outgo + -ing, out + going.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying outgoing
How do you pronounce outgoing?
Say OWT-goh-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌɡəʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outgoing?
Outgoing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · goh · ing.
Is outgoing 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 /ˈaʊtˌɡəʊɪŋ/ (OWT-goh-ing).