How to pronounce outstripping
Say it like owt-STRIP-ing. Outstripping has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIP).
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- owt
- STRIP
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outstripping 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.
- STRIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of outstripping
American and British speakers say outstripping in essentially the same way: /aʊtˈstrɪpɪŋ/ in the US and /aʊtˈstrɪpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: owt-STRIP-ing.
What does outstripping mean?
- present participle and gerund of outstrip How to pronounce outstrip
- The act or process of something being outstripped.
Words that rhyme with outstripping
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Questions about saying outstripping
How do you pronounce outstripping?
Say owt-STRIP-ing. The American pronunciation is /aʊtˈstrɪpɪŋ/. In British English it is /aʊtˈstrɪpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outstripping?
Outstripping has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIP). Broken into parts: owt · STRIP · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say outstripping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /aʊtˈstrɪpɪŋ/ and the British form is /aʊtˈstrɪpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.