How to pronounce outsource
Say it like OWT-sors. Outsource has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- sors
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outsource 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.
- sorsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of outsource
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: OWT-saws.
What does outsource mean?
- To transfer the management or day-to-day execution of a business function to a third-party service provider.“They decided to outsource the design and manufacture of the system to a vendor.”
Where does outsource come from?
From out- + source.
Questions about saying outsource
How do you pronounce outsource?
Say OWT-sors. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌsoʊrs/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌsɔːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outsource?
Outsource has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · sors.
Is outsource 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 /ˈaʊtˌsɔːs/ (OWT-saws).