How to pronounce outsize
Say it like OWT-syze. Outsize has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈaʊtˌsaɪz/OWT-syze
UK British/ˈaʊtˌsaɪz/OWT-syze
- OWT
- syze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outsize 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.
- syzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of outsize
American and British speakers say outsize in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊtˌsaɪz/ in the US and /ˈaʊtˌsaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: OWT-syze.
What does outsize mean?
noun
- An unusually large garment size.
- Of an unusually large size .
- Unintuitively or unexpectedly large.
- To exceed in size.
Where does outsize come from?
From out- + size.
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Questions about saying outsize
How do you pronounce outsize?
Say OWT-syze. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌsaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌsaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outsize?
Outsize has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · syze.
Do Americans and Brits say outsize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊtˌsaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈaʊtˌsaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.