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