How to pronounce outnumbered
Say it like owt-NUHM-berd. Outnumbered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NUHM).
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- owt
- NUHM
- berd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outnumbered 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.
- NUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- berdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of outnumbered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: owt-NUHM-bud.
What does outnumbered mean?
- simple past and past participle of outnumber How to pronounce outnumber
Words that rhyme with outnumbered
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of outnumbered.
Questions about saying outnumbered
How do you pronounce outnumbered?
Say owt-NUHM-berd. The American pronunciation is /ˌaʊtˈnʌmbɚd/. In British English it is /ˌaʊtˈnʌmbəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outnumbered?
Outnumbered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NUHM). Broken into parts: owt · NUHM · berd.
Is outnumbered 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 /ˌaʊtˈnʌmbəd/ (owt-NUHM-bud).