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