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