How to pronounce outing
Say it like OW-ting. Outing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW).
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- OW
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of outing
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: OW-ting.
What does outing mean?
- a journey taken for pleasure“many summer excursions to the shore”“it was merely a pleasure trip”
- a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
Where does outing come from?
From out + -ing. Compare Old English yting ("outing, journey").
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with outing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of outing.
Questions about saying outing
How do you pronounce outing?
Say OW-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outing?
Outing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW). Broken into parts: OW · ting.
Is outing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈaʊtɪŋ/ (OW-ting).