How to pronounce outset
Say it like OWT-set. Outset has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- set
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outset pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OWTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- setGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of outset
American and British speakers say outset in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊtˌsɛt/ in the US and /ˈaʊtˌsɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: OWT-set.
What does outset mean?
- An onset; the beginning or initial stage of something.“He agreed and understood from the outset, so don't bother explaining again.”
Where does outset come from?
From out- + set, replacing earlier outsetting.
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Questions about saying outset
How do you pronounce outset?
Say OWT-set. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌsɛt/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌsɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outset?
Outset has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · set.
Do Americans and Brits say outset the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊtˌsɛt/ and the British form is /ˈaʊtˌsɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.