How to pronounce outsmarts
Say it like OWT-smarts. Outsmarts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- smarts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outsmarts 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.
- smartsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of outsmarts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: OWT-smahts.
What does outsmarts mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of outsmart How to pronounce outsmart
Questions about saying outsmarts
How do you pronounce outsmarts?
Say OWT-smarts. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌsmɑrts/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌsmɑːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outsmarts?
Outsmarts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · smarts.
Is outsmarts 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 /ˈaʊtˌsmɑːts/ (OWT-smahts).