How to pronounce outstretched
Say it like owt-STRECHT. Outstretched has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRECHT).
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- owt
- STRECHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outstretched 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.
- STRECHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of outstretched
American and British speakers say outstretched in essentially the same way: /aʊtˈstrɛtʃt/ in the US and /aʊtˈstrɛtʃt/ in the UK.
British respelling: owt-STRECHT.
What does outstretched mean?
- Extended or stretched out.“They ran towards each other with arms outstretched, and the credits rolled.”
- simple past and past participle of outstretch How to pronounce outstretch
Questions about saying outstretched
How do you pronounce outstretched?
Say owt-STRECHT. The American pronunciation is /aʊtˈstrɛtʃt/. In British English it is /aʊtˈstrɛtʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outstretched?
Outstretched has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRECHT). Broken into parts: owt · STRECHT.
Do Americans and Brits say outstretched the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /aʊtˈstrɛtʃt/ and the British form is /aʊtˈstrɛtʃt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.