How to pronounce outlearn
Say it like owt-LURN. Outlearn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LURN).
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- owt
- LURN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outlearn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- owtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- LURNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of outlearn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: owt-LURN.
What does outlearn mean?
- To surpass (someone) in learning.“By eleven years old, the young genius had outlearned most of his teachers.”
Where does outlearn come from?
From out- + learn.
Words that rhyme with outlearn
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of outlearn.
Questions about saying outlearn
How do you pronounce outlearn?
Say owt-LURN. The American pronunciation is /aʊtˈlɝn/. In British English it is /aʊtˈlɜːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outlearn?
Outlearn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LURN). Broken into parts: owt · LURN.
Is outlearn pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /aʊtˈlɜːn/ (owt-LURN).