How to pronounce outpatient
Say it like OWT-pay-shunt. Outpatient has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- pay
- shunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outpatient 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.
- shuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of outpatient
American and British speakers say outpatient in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊtˌpeɪʃənt/ in the US and /ˈaʊtˌpeɪʃənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: OWT-pay-shunt.
What does outpatient mean?
- A patient who receives treatment at a hospital or clinic but is not admitted overnight; a receiver of ambulatory care.
- Provided without requiring an overnight stay by the patient.
Where does outpatient come from?
From out- + patient.
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Questions about saying outpatient
How do you pronounce outpatient?
Say OWT-pay-shunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌpeɪʃənt/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌpeɪʃənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outpatient?
Outpatient has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · pay · shunt.
Do Americans and Brits say outpatient the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊtˌpeɪʃənt/ and the British form is /ˈaʊtˌpeɪʃənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.