How to pronounce outrun
Say it like ow-TRUHN. Outrun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRUHN).
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- ow
- TRUHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outrun 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.
- TRUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of outrun
American and British speakers say outrun in essentially the same way: /aʊˈtrʌn/ in the US and /aʊˈtrʌn/ in the UK.
British respelling: ow-TRUHN.
What does outrun mean?
- To run faster than.“Can a tiger outrun a lion?”
- To exceed or overextend.
- In ski jumping, the flat or uphill area past the landing point, where the skier can slow down.
- The sheepdog's initial run towards the sheep, done in a curving motion so as not to startle them.
- A piece of outlying grazing land on an arable farm.
Where does outrun come from?
From out- + run.
Words that rhyme with outrun
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of outrun.
Questions about saying outrun
How do you pronounce outrun?
Say ow-TRUHN. The American pronunciation is /aʊˈtrʌn/. In British English it is /aʊˈtrʌn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outrun?
Outrun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRUHN). Broken into parts: ow · TRUHN.
Do Americans and Brits say outrun the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /aʊˈtrʌn/ and the British form is /aʊˈtrʌn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.