How to pronounce outsized
Say it like OWT-syzd. Outsized has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- syzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outsized 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.
- syzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of outsized
American and British speakers say outsized in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊtˌsaɪzd/ in the US and /ˈaʊtˌsaɪzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: OWT-syzd.
What does outsized mean?
- Of an unusually large size.
- simple past and past participle of outsize How to pronounce outsize
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Questions about saying outsized
How do you pronounce outsized?
Say OWT-syzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌsaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌsaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outsized?
Outsized has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · syzd.
Do Americans and Brits say outsized the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊtˌsaɪzd/ and the British form is /ˈaʊtˌsaɪzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.