How to pronounce outpaced
Say it like OWT-payst. Outpaced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- payst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outpaced 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.
- paystGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of outpaced
American and British speakers say outpaced in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊtˌpeɪst/ in the US and /ˈaʊtˌpeɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: OWT-payst.
What does outpaced mean?
- simple past and past participle of outpace How to pronounce outpace
Questions about saying outpaced
How do you pronounce outpaced?
Say OWT-payst. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌpeɪst/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌpeɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outpaced?
Outpaced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · payst.
Do Americans and Brits say outpaced the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊtˌpeɪst/ and the British form is /ˈaʊtˌpeɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.