How to pronounce outsmart
Say it like OWT-smart. Outsmart has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- smart
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outsmart 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.
- smartGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of outsmart
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: OWT-smaht.
What does outsmart mean?
- To beat in a competition of wits.
Where does outsmart come from?
From out- + smart.
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Questions about saying outsmart
How do you pronounce outsmart?
Say OWT-smart. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌsmɑrt/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌsmɑːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outsmart?
Outsmart has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · smart.
Is outsmart 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 /ˈaʊtˌsmɑːt/ (OWT-smaht).