How to pronounce outplacement
Say it like OWT-play-smunt. Outplacement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- play
- smunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outplacement 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.
- playGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- smuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of outplacement
American and British speakers say outplacement in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊtˌpleɪsmənt/ in the US and /ˈaʊtˌpleɪsmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: OWT-play-smunt.
What does outplacement mean?
- the process of helping to find new employment for redundant workers, especially executives
Where does outplacement come from?
From out- + placement.
Questions about saying outplacement
How do you pronounce outplacement?
Say OWT-play-smunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌpleɪsmənt/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌpleɪsmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outplacement?
Outplacement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · play · smunt.
Do Americans and Brits say outplacement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊtˌpleɪsmənt/ and the British form is /ˈaʊtˌpleɪsmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.