How to pronounce outperformance
Say it like owt-per-FOR-muns. Outperformance has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOR).
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- owt
- per
- FOR
- muns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outperformance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- owtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- munsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of outperformance
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: owt-puh-FAW-muns.
What does outperformance mean?
- The act or state of outperforming
Where does outperformance come from?
From out- + performance.
Questions about saying outperformance
How do you pronounce outperformance?
Say owt-per-FOR-muns. The American pronunciation is /ˌaʊtpɚˈfɔrməns/. In British English it is /ˌaʊtpəˈfɔːməns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outperformance?
Outperformance has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOR). Broken into parts: owt · per · FOR · muns.
Is outperformance pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌaʊtpəˈfɔːməns/ (owt-puh-FAW-muns).