How to pronounce outsiders
Say it like owt-SY-derz. Outsiders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
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US American/aʊtˈsaɪdɚz/owt-SY-derz
UK British/ˈaʊtsaɪdəz/OWT-sy-duz
- owt
- SY
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outsiders 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.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of outsiders
- 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-duz.
What does outsiders mean?
noun
- plural of outsider How to pronounce outsider
- A pair of nippers for turning a key in a keyhole from the outside.
Questions about saying outsiders
How do you pronounce outsiders?
Say owt-SY-derz. The American pronunciation is /aʊtˈsaɪdɚz/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtsaɪdəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outsiders?
Outsiders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: owt · SY · derz.
Is outsiders pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈaʊtsaɪdəz/ (OWT-sy-duz).