How to pronounce outgunned
Say it like OWT-guhnd. Outgunned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- guhnd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outgunned 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.
- guhndGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of outgunned
American and British speakers say outgunned in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊtˌɡʌnd/ in the US and /ˈaʊtˌɡʌnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: OWT-guhnd.
What does outgunned mean?
- past participle of outgun How to pronounce outgun
- Having insufficient guns compared to the enemy.“The fighters were hugely outgunned by the regular army.”
- Up against formidable adverse circumstances or (especially) adversarial forces.
Questions about saying outgunned
How do you pronounce outgunned?
Say OWT-guhnd. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌɡʌnd/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌɡʌnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outgunned?
Outgunned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · guhnd.
Do Americans and Brits say outgunned the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊtˌɡʌnd/ and the British form is /ˈaʊtˌɡʌnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.