How to pronounce outmaneuver
Say it like owt-muh-NOO-ver. Outmaneuver has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOO).
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- owt
- muh
- NOO
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outmaneuver pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- owtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of outmaneuver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: owt-muh-NOO-vuh.
What does outmaneuver mean?
- American standard spelling of outmanoeuvre.
Where does outmaneuver come from?
From out- + maneuver.
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Words that rhyme with outmaneuver
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Questions about saying outmaneuver
How do you pronounce outmaneuver?
Say owt-muh-NOO-ver. The American pronunciation is /aʊtməˈnuvɚ/. In British English it is /aʊtməˈnuːvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outmaneuver?
Outmaneuver has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOO). Broken into parts: owt · muh · NOO · ver.
Is outmaneuver pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /aʊtməˈnuːvə/ (owt-muh-NOO-vuh).