How to pronounce outpaces
Say it like OWT-pay-siz. Outpaces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- pay
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outpaces 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.
- payGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of outpaces
American and British speakers say outpaces in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊtˌpeɪsɪz/ in the US and /ˈaʊtˌpeɪsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: OWT-pay-siz.
What does outpaces mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of outpace How to pronounce outpace
Questions about saying outpaces
How do you pronounce outpaces?
Say OWT-pay-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌpeɪsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌpeɪsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outpaces?
Outpaces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · pay · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say outpaces the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊtˌpeɪsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈaʊtˌpeɪsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.