How to pronounce outskirts
Say it like OWT-skurts. Outskirts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- skurts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outskirts 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.
- skurtsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of outskirts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: OWT-skurts.
What does outskirts mean?
- outlying areas (as of a city or town)“they lived on the outskirts of Houston”“they mingled in the outskirts of the crowd”
Where does outskirts come from?
From out- + skirts.
Questions about saying outskirts
How do you pronounce outskirts?
Say OWT-skurts. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌskɝts/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtskɜːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outskirts?
Outskirts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · skurts.
Is outskirts 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 /ˈaʊtskɜːts/ (OWT-skurts).