How to pronounce outriggers
Say it like OW-trig-erz. Outriggers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW).
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- OW
- trig
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outriggers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of outriggers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: OW-trig-uz.
What does outriggers mean?
- plural of outrigger How to pronounce outrigger
Questions about saying outriggers
How do you pronounce outriggers?
Say OW-trig-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊˌtrɪɡɚz/. In British English it is /ˈaʊˌtrɪɡəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outriggers?
Outriggers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW). Broken into parts: OW · trig · erz.
Is outriggers 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 /ˈaʊˌtrɪɡəz/ (OW-trig-uz).