How to pronounce outshine
Say it like OW-chyne. Outshine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW).
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- OW
- chyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outshine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- chyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of outshine
American and British speakers say outshine in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊˌtʃaɪn/ in the US and /ˈaʊˌtʃaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: OW-chyne.
What does outshine mean?
- To shine brighter than something else
- To exceed something or someone else, especially in an obvious or flamboyant manner
- To shine forth, to give out light.
Where does outshine come from?
From out- + shine.
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Questions about saying outshine
How do you pronounce outshine?
Say OW-chyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊˌtʃaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈaʊˌtʃaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outshine?
Outshine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW). Broken into parts: OW · chyne.
Do Americans and Brits say outshine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊˌtʃaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈaʊˌtʃaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.