How to pronounce outrage
Say it like OW-trayj. Outrage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW).
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- OW
- trayj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outrage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- trayjGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of outrage
American and British speakers say outrage in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊˌtreɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈaʊˌtreɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: OW-trayj.
What does outrage mean?
- a feeling of righteous anger
- a wantonly cruel act
- a disgraceful event
- strike with disgust or revulsion“The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends”
- violate the sacred character of a place or language“desecrate a cemetery”“violate the sanctity of the church”
- force (someone) to have sex against their will“The woman was raped on her way home at night”
Where does outrage come from?
The verb is from Middle English outragen, from Old French oultragier.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying outrage
How do you pronounce outrage?
Say OW-trayj. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊˌtreɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈaʊˌtreɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outrage?
Outrage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW). Broken into parts: OW · trayj.
Do Americans and Brits say outrage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊˌtreɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈaʊˌtreɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.