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How to pronounce outscore

Say it like owt-SKOR. Outscore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKOR).

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US American/aʊtˈskɔr/owt-SKOR
UK British/aʊtˈskɔː/owt-SKAW
  • owt
  • SKOR
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Outscore pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. owtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
  2. SKORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.

American vs British pronunciation of outscore

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: owt-SKAW.

What does outscore mean?

verb
  1. To score more than.

Where does outscore come from?

From out- + score.

Words that rhyme with outscore

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of outscore.

Questions about saying outscore

How do you pronounce outscore?

Say owt-SKOR. The American pronunciation is /aʊtˈskɔr/. In British English it is /aʊtˈskɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in outscore?

Outscore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKOR). Broken into parts: owt · SKOR.

Is outscore 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 /aʊtˈskɔː/ (owt-SKAW).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).