How to pronounce outplay
Say it like owt-PLAY. Outplay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLAY).
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- owt
- PLAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outplay pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- owtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- PLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of outplay
American and British speakers say outplay in essentially the same way: /aʊtˈpleɪ/ in the US and /aʊtˈpleɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: owt-PLAY.
What does outplay mean?
- To excel or defeat in a game; to play better than.“We were outplayed at tennis, but we outplayed them at football.”
Where does outplay come from?
From out- + play.
Words that rhyme with outplay
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of outplay.
Questions about saying outplay
How do you pronounce outplay?
Say owt-PLAY. The American pronunciation is /aʊtˈpleɪ/. In British English it is /aʊtˈpleɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outplay?
Outplay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLAY). Broken into parts: owt · PLAY.
Do Americans and Brits say outplay the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /aʊtˈpleɪ/ and the British form is /aʊtˈpleɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.