How to pronounce outlets
Say it like OWT-lets. Outlets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- lets
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outlets 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.
- letsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of outlets
American and British speakers say outlets in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊtˌlɛts/ in the US and /ˈaʊtˌlɛts/ in the UK.
British respelling: OWT-lets.
What does outlets mean?
- plural of outlet How to pronounce outlet
Questions about saying outlets
How do you pronounce outlets?
Say OWT-lets. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌlɛts/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌlɛts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outlets?
Outlets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · lets.
Do Americans and Brits say outlets the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊtˌlɛts/ and the British form is /ˈaʊtˌlɛts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.