How to pronounce outliers
Say it like OWT-ly-erz. Outliers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- ly
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outliers 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.
- lyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of outliers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: OWT-ly-uz.
What does outliers mean?
- plural of outlier How to pronounce outlier
Questions about saying outliers
How do you pronounce outliers?
Say OWT-ly-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtlaɪɚz/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtlaɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outliers?
Outliers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · ly · erz.
Is outliers 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 /ˈaʊtlaɪəz/ (OWT-ly-uz).