How to pronounce outsourcing
Say it like owt-SOR-sing. Outsourcing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR).
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- owt
- SOR
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outsourcing 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.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of outsourcing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: owt-SAW-sing.
What does outsourcing mean?
- present participle and gerund of outsource How to pronounce outsource
- The transfer of a business function to an external service provider.
Words that rhyme with outsourcing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of outsourcing.
Questions about saying outsourcing
How do you pronounce outsourcing?
Say owt-SOR-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˌaʊtˈsɔrsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌaʊtˈsɔːsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outsourcing?
Outsourcing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR). Broken into parts: owt · SOR · sing.
Is outsourcing 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 /ˌaʊtˈsɔːsɪŋ/ (owt-SAW-sing).