How to pronounce outsourced
Say it like owt-SORST. Outsourced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SORST).
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- owt
- SORST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outsourced pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- owtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- SORSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of outsourced
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: owt-SAWST.
What does outsourced mean?
- simple past and past participle of outsource How to pronounce outsource
- Obtained by outsourcing
- Having ones employment transferred to a third party
Words that rhyme with outsourced
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of outsourced.
Questions about saying outsourced
How do you pronounce outsourced?
Say owt-SORST. The American pronunciation is /ˌaʊtˈsɔrst/. In British English it is /ˌaʊtˈsɔːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outsourced?
Outsourced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SORST). Broken into parts: owt · SORST.
Is outsourced 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 /ˌaʊtˈsɔːst/ (owt-SAWST).