How to pronounce outguess
Say it like OWT-ghes. Outguess has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- ghes
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outguess 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.
- ghesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of outguess
American and British speakers say outguess in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊtˌɡɛs/ in the US and /ˈaʊtˌɡɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: OWT-ghes.
What does outguess mean?
- To beat through accurate anticipation of someone's plans and actions.
Where does outguess come from?
From out- + guess.
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Questions about saying outguess
How do you pronounce outguess?
Say OWT-ghes. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌɡɛs/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌɡɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outguess?
Outguess has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · ghes.
Do Americans and Brits say outguess the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊtˌɡɛs/ and the British form is /ˈaʊtˌɡɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.