How to pronounce outsmarted
Say it like OWT-smar-tid. Outsmarted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- smar
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outsmarted 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.
- smarGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of outsmarted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: OWT-smah-tid.
What does outsmarted mean?
- simple past and past participle of outsmart How to pronounce outsmart
Questions about saying outsmarted
How do you pronounce outsmarted?
Say OWT-smar-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌsmɑrtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌsmɑːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outsmarted?
Outsmarted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · smar · tid.
Is outsmarted 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 /ˈaʊtˌsmɑːtɪd/ (OWT-smah-tid).