How to pronounce output
Say it like OWT-puut. Output has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- puut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Output 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.
- puutGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of output
American and British speakers say output in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊtˌpʊt/ in the US and /ˈaʊtˌpʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: OWT-puut.
What does output mean?
- final product; the things produced
- production of a certain amount
- signal that comes out of an electronic system
- to create or manufacture a specific amount“the computer is outputting the data from the job I'm running”
Where does output come from?
From out + (verb) put; nominalisation of put out.
Questions about saying output
How do you pronounce output?
Say OWT-puut. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌpʊt/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌpʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in output?
Output has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · puut.
Do Americans and Brits say output the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊtˌpʊt/ and the British form is /ˈaʊtˌpʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.