How to pronounce outsider
Say it like owt-SY-der. Outsider has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
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- owt
- SY
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outsider pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- owtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of outsider
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: OWT-sy-duh.
What does outsider mean?
- someone who is excluded from or is not a member of a group
- a contestant (human or animal) not considered to have a good chance to win
Where does outsider come from?
From outside + -er.
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Words that rhyme with outsider
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Questions about saying outsider
How do you pronounce outsider?
Say owt-SY-der. The American pronunciation is /aʊtˈsaɪdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtsaɪdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outsider?
Outsider has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: owt · SY · der.
Is outsider pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈaʊtsaɪdə/ (OWT-sy-duh).