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