How to pronounce outlived
Say it like owt-LIVD. Outlived has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIVD).
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- owt
- LIVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outlived 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.
- LIVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of outlived
American and British speakers say outlived in essentially the same way: /ˌaʊtˈlɪvd/ in the US and /ˌaʊtˈlɪvd/ in the UK.
British respelling: owt-LIVD.
What does outlived mean?
- simple past and past participle of outlive How to pronounce outlive
Questions about saying outlived
How do you pronounce outlived?
Say owt-LIVD. The American pronunciation is /ˌaʊtˈlɪvd/. In British English it is /ˌaʊtˈlɪvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outlived?
Outlived has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIVD). Broken into parts: owt · LIVD.
Do Americans and Brits say outlived the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌaʊtˈlɪvd/ and the British form is /ˌaʊtˈlɪvd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.