How to pronounce outpost
Say it like OWT-pohst. Outpost has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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US American/ˈaʊtˌpoʊst/OWT-pohst
UK British/ˈaʊtˌpəʊst/OWT-pohst
- OWT
- pohst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outpost 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.
- pohstGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of outpost
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OWT-pohst.
What does outpost mean?
noun
- A military post stationed at a distance from the main body of troops.“The outpost did not have enough ammunition to resist a determined assault.”
- The body of troops manning such a post.“Sgt. Smith fleeced most of the rest of the outpost of their earnings in their weekly game of craps.”
- A sentinel positioned outside.
Where does outpost come from?
From out- + post.
Questions about saying outpost
How do you pronounce outpost?
Say OWT-pohst. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌpoʊst/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌpəʊst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outpost?
Outpost has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · pohst.
Is outpost pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈaʊtˌpəʊst/ (OWT-pohst).