How to pronounce outstretch
Say it like owt-STRECH. Outstretch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRECH).
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- owt
- STRECH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outstretch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- owtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- STRECHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of outstretch
American and British speakers say outstretch in essentially the same way: /aʊtˈstrɛtʃ/ in the US and /aʊtˈstrɛtʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: owt-STRECH.
What does outstretch mean?
- To extend by stretching.
Where does outstretch come from?
From Middle English outstrecchen, equivalent to out- + stretch.
Words that rhyme with outstretch
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of outstretch.
Questions about saying outstretch
How do you pronounce outstretch?
Say owt-STRECH. The American pronunciation is /aʊtˈstrɛtʃ/. In British English it is /aʊtˈstrɛtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outstretch?
Outstretch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRECH). Broken into parts: owt · STRECH.
Do Americans and Brits say outstretch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /aʊtˈstrɛtʃ/ and the British form is /aʊtˈstrɛtʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.