How to pronounce outliving
Say it like owt-LIV-ing. Outliving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIV).
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- owt
- LIV
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outliving 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of outliving
American and British speakers say outliving in essentially the same way: /ˌaʊtˈlɪvɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌaʊtˈlɪvɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: owt-LIV-ing.
What does outliving mean?
- present participle and gerund of outlive How to pronounce outlive
Words that rhyme with outliving
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of outliving.
Questions about saying outliving
How do you pronounce outliving?
Say owt-LIV-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˌaʊtˈlɪvɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌaʊtˈlɪvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outliving?
Outliving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIV). Broken into parts: owt · LIV · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say outliving the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌaʊtˈlɪvɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌaʊtˈlɪvɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.