How to pronounce outright
Say it like ow-TRYTE. Outright has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRYTE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce outright. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ow
- TRYTE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outright pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- owGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- TRYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of outright
American and British speakers say outright in essentially the same way: /ˌaʊˈtraɪt/ in the US and /ˌaʊˈtraɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ow-TRYTE.
What does outright mean?
- without reservation or exception
- without restrictions or stipulations or further payments“buy outright”
- without reservation or concealment“she asked him outright for a divorce”
- without any delay“he was killed outright”
Where does outright come from?
From Middle English outright.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with outright
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of outright.
Questions about saying outright
How do you pronounce outright?
Say ow-TRYTE. The American pronunciation is /ˌaʊˈtraɪt/. In British English it is /ˌaʊˈtraɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outright?
Outright has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRYTE). Broken into parts: ow · TRYTE.
Do Americans and Brits say outright the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌaʊˈtraɪt/ and the British form is /ˌaʊˈtraɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.