How to pronounce outrigger
Say it like OW-trig-er. Outrigger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW).
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- OW
- trig
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outrigger 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.
- trigGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of outrigger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: OW-trig-uh.
What does outrigger mean?
- Any of various projecting beams or spars that provide support for a sailing ship's mast.
- A long thin timber, pontoon, or other float attached parallel to a canoe or boat by projecting struts as a means of preventing tipping or capsizing.
- An outrigger canoe or boat.
Where does outrigger come from?
Modification of earlier outligger after rig (“to fit out”); equivalent to out- + ligger.
Questions about saying outrigger
How do you pronounce outrigger?
Say OW-trig-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊˌtrɪɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈaʊˌtrɪɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outrigger?
Outrigger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW). Broken into parts: OW · trig · er.
Is outrigger pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈaʊˌtrɪɡə/ (OW-trig-uh).