How to pronounce outposts
Say it like OWT-pohsts. Outposts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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US American/ˈaʊtˌpoʊsts/OWT-pohsts
UK British/ˈaʊtˌpəʊsts/OWT-pohsts
- OWT
- pohsts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outposts 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.
- pohstsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of outposts
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OWT-pohsts.
What does outposts mean?
noun
- plural of outpost How to pronounce outpost
Questions about saying outposts
How do you pronounce outposts?
Say OWT-pohsts. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌpoʊsts/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌpəʊsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outposts?
Outposts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · pohsts.
Is outposts 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 /ˈaʊtˌpəʊsts/ (OWT-pohsts).