How to pronounce outlying
Say it like OWT-ly-ing. Outlying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- ly
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outlying 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.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of outlying
American and British speakers say outlying in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊtˌlaɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈaʊtˌlaɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: OWT-ly-ing.
What does outlying mean?
- Relatively remote from some central location.“The more outlying villages were never visited by their member of parliament.”
- Located outside of some boundary or limit.“When the map was redrawn after the war, our cousin found herself living in outlying territory.”
- A region relatively remote from a central location.
Where does outlying come from?
From outlie (Etymology 2) + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying outlying
How do you pronounce outlying?
Say OWT-ly-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌlaɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌlaɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outlying?
Outlying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · ly · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say outlying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊtˌlaɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈaʊtˌlaɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.