How to pronounce outlive
Say it like owt-LIV. Outlive has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIV).
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- owt
- LIV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outlive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- owtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- LIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of outlive
American and British speakers say outlive in essentially the same way: /ˌaʊtˈlɪv/ in the US and /aʊtˈlɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: owt-LIV.
What does outlive mean?
- To live longer than; continue to live after the death of; overlive; survive.
- To live through or past (a given time).
- To surpass in duration; outlast.
Where does outlive come from?
From Middle English outliven, equivalent to out- + live.
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Words that rhyme with outlive
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Questions about saying outlive
How do you pronounce outlive?
Say owt-LIV. The American pronunciation is /ˌaʊtˈlɪv/. In British English it is /aʊtˈlɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outlive?
Outlive has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIV). Broken into parts: owt · LIV.
Do Americans and Brits say outlive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌaʊtˈlɪv/ and the British form is /aʊtˈlɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.