How to pronounce outgun
Say it like OWT-guhn. Outgun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- guhn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outgun 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.
- guhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of outgun
American and British speakers say outgun in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊtˌɡʌn/ in the US and /ˈaʊtˌɡʌn/ in the UK.
British respelling: OWT-guhn.
What does outgun mean?
- To defeat in terms of firepower.
Where does outgun come from?
From out- + gun.
Questions about saying outgun
How do you pronounce outgun?
Say OWT-guhn. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌɡʌn/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌɡʌn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outgun?
Outgun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · guhn.
Do Americans and Brits say outgun the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊtˌɡʌn/ and the British form is /ˈaʊtˌɡʌn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.