How to pronounce outrageousness
Say it like ow-TRAY-juh-snus. Outrageousness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAY).
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- ow
- TRAY
- juh
- snus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outrageousness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- owKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- TRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- snusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of outrageousness
American and British speakers say outrageousness in essentially the same way: /aʊˈtreɪdʒəsnəs/ in the US and /aʊˈtreɪdʒəsnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ow-TRAY-juh-snus.
What does outrageousness mean?
- The quality of being outrageous.
Where does outrageousness come from?
From outrageous + -ness.
Questions about saying outrageousness
How do you pronounce outrageousness?
Say ow-TRAY-juh-snus. The American pronunciation is /aʊˈtreɪdʒəsnəs/. In British English it is /aʊˈtreɪdʒəsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outrageousness?
Outrageousness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAY). Broken into parts: ow · TRAY · juh · snus.
Do Americans and Brits say outrageousness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /aʊˈtreɪdʒəsnəs/ and the British form is /aʊˈtreɪdʒəsnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.