How to pronounce outrunning
Say it like ow-TRUHN-ing. Outrunning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRUHN).
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- ow
- TRUHN
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outrunning 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of outrunning
American and British speakers say outrunning in essentially the same way: /aʊˈtrʌnɪŋ/ in the US and /aʊˈtrʌnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ow-TRUHN-ing.
What does outrunning mean?
- present participle and gerund of outrun How to pronounce outrun
Words that rhyme with outrunning
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of outrunning.
Questions about saying outrunning
How do you pronounce outrunning?
Say ow-TRUHN-ing. The American pronunciation is /aʊˈtrʌnɪŋ/. In British English it is /aʊˈtrʌnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outrunning?
Outrunning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRUHN). Broken into parts: ow · TRUHN · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say outrunning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /aʊˈtrʌnɪŋ/ and the British form is /aʊˈtrʌnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.