How to pronounce outspoken
Say it like owt-SPOH-kun. Outspoken has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPOH).
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- owt
- SPOH
- kun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outspoken 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.
- SPOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of outspoken
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: owt-SPOH-kun.
What does outspoken mean?
- Speaking, or spoken, freely, openly, or boldly; vocal; frank.“an outspoken man”
- past participle of outspeak.
Where does outspoken come from?
From outspeak, equivalent to out- + spoken.
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Words that rhyme with outspoken
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Questions about saying outspoken
How do you pronounce outspoken?
Say owt-SPOH-kun. The American pronunciation is /ˌaʊtˈspoʊkən/. In British English it is /ˌaʊtˈspəʊkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outspoken?
Outspoken has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPOH). Broken into parts: owt · SPOH · kun.
Is outspoken pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌaʊtˈspəʊkən/ (owt-SPOH-kun).