How to pronounce outsiderness
Say it like owt-SY-der-nus. Outsiderness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
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- owt
- SY
- der
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outsiderness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- owtGive this part a little weight. 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of outsiderness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: owt-SY-duh-nus.
What does outsiderness mean?
- The state or condition of being an outsider.
Where does outsiderness come from?
From outsider + -ness; compare earlier outsiderishness, outsiderliness.
Questions about saying outsiderness
How do you pronounce outsiderness?
Say owt-SY-der-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdɚnəs/. In British English it is /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdənəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outsiderness?
Outsiderness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: owt · SY · der · nus.
Is outsiderness 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 /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdənəs/ (owt-SY-duh-nus).