How to pronounce outsmarting
Say it like OWT-smar-ting. Outsmarting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- smar
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outsmarting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of outsmarting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: OWT-smah-ting.
What does outsmarting mean?
- present participle and gerund of outsmart How to pronounce outsmart
- An instance of somebody being outsmarted.
Questions about saying outsmarting
How do you pronounce outsmarting?
Say OWT-smar-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌsmɑrtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌsmɑːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outsmarting?
Outsmarting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · smar · ting.
Is outsmarting 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 /ˈaʊtˌsmɑːtɪŋ/ (OWT-smah-ting).