How to pronounce outran
Say it like ow-TRAN. Outran has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAN).
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- ow
- TRAN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outran 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.
- TRANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of outran
American and British speakers say outran in essentially the same way: /aʊˈtræn/ in the US and /aʊˈtræn/ in the UK.
British respelling: ow-TRAN.
What does outran mean?
- simple past of outrun How to pronounce outrun
Words that rhyme with outran
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of outran.
Questions about saying outran
How do you pronounce outran?
Say ow-TRAN. The American pronunciation is /aʊˈtræn/. In British English it is /aʊˈtræn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outran?
Outran has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAN). Broken into parts: ow · TRAN.
Do Americans and Brits say outran the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /aʊˈtræn/ and the British form is /aʊˈtræn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.