How to pronounce outpour
Say it like owt-POR. Outpour has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR).
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- owt
- POR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outpour pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- owtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- PORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of outpour
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: owt-PAW.
What does outpour mean?
- The act of pouring out.
- To pour out.
Where does outpour come from?
From out- + pour.
Words that rhyme with outpour
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of outpour.
Questions about saying outpour
How do you pronounce outpour?
Say owt-POR. The American pronunciation is /ˌaʊtˈpɔr/. In British English it is /ˌaʊtˈpɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outpour?
Outpour has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR). Broken into parts: owt · POR.
Is outpour 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 /ˌaʊtˈpɔː/ (owt-PAW).