How to pronounce outpace
Say it like OWT-pays. Outpace has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- pays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outpace 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.
- paysGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of outpace
American and British speakers say outpace in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊtˌpeɪs/ in the US and /ˈaʊtˌpeɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: OWT-pays.
What does outpace mean?
- To go faster than; to exceed the pace of.“The youngster outpaced his grandfather and ran on ahead.”
Where does outpace come from?
From out- + pace.
Questions about saying outpace
How do you pronounce outpace?
Say OWT-pays. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌpeɪs/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌpeɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outpace?
Outpace has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · pays.
Do Americans and Brits say outpace the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊtˌpeɪs/ and the British form is /ˈaʊtˌpeɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.