How to pronounce outnumber
Say it like owt-NUHM-ber. Outnumber has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NUHM).
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- owt
- NUHM
- ber
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outnumber 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.
- NUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of outnumber
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: owt-NUHM-buh.
What does outnumber mean?
- To be more in number than somebody or something.“Women outnumbered men by two to one.”
Where does outnumber come from?
From out- + number.
Words that rhyme with outnumber
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of outnumber.
Questions about saying outnumber
How do you pronounce outnumber?
Say owt-NUHM-ber. The American pronunciation is /aʊtˈnʌmbɚ/. In British English it is /aʊtˈnʌmbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outnumber?
Outnumber has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NUHM). Broken into parts: owt · NUHM · ber.
Is outnumber 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 /aʊtˈnʌmbə/ (owt-NUHM-buh).