How to pronounce outlined
Say it like OWT-lynd. Outlined has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- lynd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outlined 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.
- lyndGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of outlined
American and British speakers say outlined in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊtˌlaɪnd/ in the US and /ˈaʊtˌlaɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: OWT-lynd.
What does outlined mean?
- showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary“hills defined against the evening sky”“the setting sun showed the outlined figure of a man standing on the hill”
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Questions about saying outlined
How do you pronounce outlined?
Say OWT-lynd. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌlaɪnd/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌlaɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outlined?
Outlined has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · lynd.
Do Americans and Brits say outlined the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊtˌlaɪnd/ and the British form is /ˈaʊtˌlaɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.