How to pronounce outperforming
Say it like OWT-per-for-ming. Outperforming has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- per
- for
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outperforming 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.
- forGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of outperforming
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: OWT-puh-faw-ming.
What does outperforming mean?
- present participle and gerund of outperform How to pronounce outperform
Questions about saying outperforming
How do you pronounce outperforming?
Say OWT-per-for-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtpɚˌfɔrmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtpəˌfɔːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outperforming?
Outperforming has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · per · for · ming.
Is outperforming 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 /ˈaʊtpəˌfɔːmɪŋ/ (OWT-puh-faw-ming).