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How to pronounce outrank

Say it like owt-RANGK. Outrank has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RANGK).

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US American/aʊtˈræŋk/owt-RANGK
UK British/aʊtˈræŋk/owt-RANGK
  • owt
  • RANGK
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Outrank pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. owtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
  2. RANGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.

American vs British pronunciation of outrank

American and British speakers say outrank in essentially the same way: /aʊtˈræŋk/ in the US and /aʊtˈræŋk/ in the UK.

British respelling: owt-RANGK.

What does outrank mean?

verb
  1. To be of a higher rank than.
  2. To be more important than.

Where does outrank come from?

From out- + rank.

Words that rhyme with outrank

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Questions about saying outrank

How do you pronounce outrank?

Say owt-RANGK. The American pronunciation is /aʊtˈræŋk/. In British English it is /aʊtˈræŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in outrank?

Outrank has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RANGK). Broken into parts: owt · RANGK.

Do Americans and Brits say outrank the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /aʊtˈræŋk/ and the British form is /aʊtˈræŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).