How to pronounce outtake
Say it like OWT-tayk. Outtake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- tayk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outtake pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OWTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- taykGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of outtake
American and British speakers say outtake in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊtˌteɪk/ in the US and /ˈaʊtˌteɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: OWT-tayk.
What does outtake mean?
- A portion of a recording (a take) that is not included in the final version of a film or a musical album, often because it contains a mistake.“The DVD for that movie has ten minutes' worth of outtakes.”
- A complete version of a recording or film that is dropped in favor of another version, reject.
- An opening for outward discharge; a vent.
- To take out, remove.
Where does outtake come from?
From Middle English outtaken (“to take out”), equivalent to out- + take.
Questions about saying outtake
How do you pronounce outtake?
Say OWT-tayk. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌteɪk/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌteɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outtake?
Outtake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · tayk.
Do Americans and Brits say outtake the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊtˌteɪk/ and the British form is /ˈaʊtˌteɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.