How to pronounce outperformed
Say it like OWT-per-formd. Outperformed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- per
- formd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outperformed 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.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- formdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of outperformed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: OWT-puh-fawmd.
What does outperformed mean?
- simple past and past participle of outperform How to pronounce outperform
Questions about saying outperformed
How do you pronounce outperformed?
Say OWT-per-formd. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtpɚˌfɔrmd/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtpəˌfɔːmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outperformed?
Outperformed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · per · formd.
Is outperformed 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 /ˈaʊtpəˌfɔːmd/ (OWT-puh-fawmd).