How to pronounce outstrip
Say it like owt-STRIP. Outstrip has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIP).
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- owt
- STRIP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outstrip 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.
- STRIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of outstrip
American and British speakers say outstrip in essentially the same way: /ˌaʊtˈstrɪp/ in the US and /ˌaʊtˈstrɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: owt-STRIP.
What does outstrip mean?
- To move more quickly than (someone or something) so as to outrun or leave it behind.“We quickly outstripped the amateur runners.”
- To exceed or surpass (someone or something).“This year’s production has already outstripped last year’s.”
Where does outstrip come from?
From out- (prefix forming verbs with the sense of exceeding or surpassing) + strip (“(obsolete) to move or pass by quickly”).
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Words that rhyme with outstrip
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Questions about saying outstrip
How do you pronounce outstrip?
Say owt-STRIP. The American pronunciation is /ˌaʊtˈstrɪp/. In British English it is /ˌaʊtˈstrɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outstrip?
Outstrip has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIP). Broken into parts: owt · STRIP.
Do Americans and Brits say outstrip the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌaʊtˈstrɪp/ and the British form is /ˌaʊtˈstrɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.