How to pronounce outsources
Say it like owt-SOR-siz. Outsources has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR).
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- owt
- SOR
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outsources 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.
- SORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of outsources
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: owt-SAW-siz.
What does outsources mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of outsource How to pronounce outsource
Questions about saying outsources
How do you pronounce outsources?
Say owt-SOR-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˌaʊtˈsɔrsɪz/. In British English it is /ˌaʊtˈsɔːsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outsources?
Outsources has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR). Broken into parts: owt · SOR · siz.
Is outsources 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 /ˌaʊtˈsɔːsɪz/ (owt-SAW-siz).