How to pronounce outweigh
Say it like OW-tway. Outweigh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW).
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- OW
- tway
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outweigh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- twayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of outweigh
American and British speakers say outweigh in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊˌtweɪ/ in the US and /ˈaʊˌtweɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: OW-tway.
What does outweigh mean?
- To exceed in weight or mass.
- To exceed in importance or value.
Where does outweigh come from?
From out- + weigh.
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Questions about saying outweigh
How do you pronounce outweigh?
Say OW-tway. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊˌtweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈaʊˌtweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outweigh?
Outweigh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW). Broken into parts: OW · tway.
Do Americans and Brits say outweigh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊˌtweɪ/ and the British form is /ˈaʊˌtweɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.