How to pronounce outman
Say it like owt-MAN. Outman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAN).
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- owt
- MAN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outman 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.
- MANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of outman
American and British speakers say outman in essentially the same way: /ˌaʊtˈmæn/ in the US and /ˌaʊtˈmæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: owt-MAN.
Other ways to say outman
Outman also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- OWT-mun /ˈaʊtmən/
What does outman mean?
- To have more people than (one's competitor); to outnumber in men.
- To outdo in manliness.
Where does outman come from?
From out- + man.
Words that rhyme with outman
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of outman.
Questions about saying outman
How do you pronounce outman?
Say owt-MAN. The American pronunciation is /ˌaʊtˈmæn/. In British English it is /ˌaʊtˈmæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outman?
Outman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAN). Broken into parts: owt · MAN.
Do Americans and Brits say outman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌaʊtˈmæn/ and the British form is /ˌaʊtˈmæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.