How to pronounce outskirt
Say it like OWT-skurt. Outskirt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- skurt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outskirt 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.
- skurtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of outskirt
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: OWT-skurt.
What does outskirt mean?
- A more remote part of a town or city; the periphery, environs; a suburb.“Many people commute into the business district from the outskirts of town.”
- To surround as an outskirt.
Where does outskirt come from?
From out- + skirt.
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Questions about saying outskirt
How do you pronounce outskirt?
Say OWT-skurt. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtskɝt/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtskɜːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outskirt?
Outskirt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · skurt.
Is outskirt 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 /ˈaʊtskɜːt/ (OWT-skurt).