How to pronounce outnumbering
Say it like OWT-nuhm-buh-ring. Outnumbering has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- nuhm
- buh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outnumbering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OWTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- nuhmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of outnumbering
American and British speakers say outnumbering in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊtˌnʌmbərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈaʊtˌnʌmbərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: OWT-nuhm-buh-ring.
What does outnumbering mean?
- present participle and gerund of outnumber How to pronounce outnumber
Questions about saying outnumbering
How do you pronounce outnumbering?
Say OWT-nuhm-buh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌnʌmbərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌnʌmbərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outnumbering?
Outnumbering has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · nuhm · buh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say outnumbering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊtˌnʌmbərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈaʊtˌnʌmbərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.