How to pronounce outmoded
Say it like owt-MOH-did. Outmoded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH).
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- owt
- MOH
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outmoded 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.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of outmoded
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: owt-MOH-did.
What does outmoded mean?
- Unfashionable.“His pipe was as outmoded as his ideas.”
- Obsolete.“His outmoded word processor was a heap of junk.”
- simple past and past participle of outmode How to pronounce outmode
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Words that rhyme with outmoded
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Questions about saying outmoded
How do you pronounce outmoded?
Say owt-MOH-did. The American pronunciation is /ˌaʊtˈmoʊdɪd/. In British English it is /ˌaʊtˈməʊdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outmoded?
Outmoded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH). Broken into parts: owt · MOH · did.
Is outmoded pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌaʊtˈməʊdɪd/ (owt-MOH-did).