How to pronounce outnumbers
Say it like owt-NUHM-berz. Outnumbers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NUHM).
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- owt
- NUHM
- berz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outnumbers 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.
- berzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of outnumbers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: owt-NUHM-buz.
What does outnumbers mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of outnumber How to pronounce outnumber
Questions about saying outnumbers
How do you pronounce outnumbers?
Say owt-NUHM-berz. The American pronunciation is /aʊtˈnʌmbɚz/. In British English it is /aʊtˈnʌmbəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outnumbers?
Outnumbers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NUHM). Broken into parts: owt · NUHM · berz.
Is outnumbers 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 /aʊtˈnʌmbəz/ (owt-NUHM-buz).