How to pronounce outweighing
Say it like OWT-way-ing. Outweighing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- way
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outweighing 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.
- wayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of outweighing
American and British speakers say outweighing in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊtˌweɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈaʊtˌweɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: OWT-way-ing.
What does outweighing mean?
- present participle and gerund of outweigh How to pronounce outweigh
Questions about saying outweighing
How do you pronounce outweighing?
Say OWT-way-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌweɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌweɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outweighing?
Outweighing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · way · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say outweighing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊtˌweɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈaʊtˌweɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.