How to pronounce outguesses
Say it like OWT-ghes-iz. Outguesses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- ghes
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outguesses 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.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of outguesses
American and British speakers say outguesses in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊtˌɡɛsɪz/ in the US and /ˈaʊtˌɡɛsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: OWT-ghes-iz.
What does outguesses mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of outguess How to pronounce outguess
Questions about saying outguesses
How do you pronounce outguesses?
Say OWT-ghes-iz. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌɡɛsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌɡɛsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outguesses?
Outguesses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · ghes · iz.
Do Americans and Brits say outguesses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊtˌɡɛsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈaʊtˌɡɛsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.