How to pronounce outweighs
Say it like OWT-wayz. Outweighs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- wayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outweighs 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.
- wayzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of outweighs
American and British speakers say outweighs in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊtˌweɪz/ in the US and /ˈaʊtˌweɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: OWT-wayz.
What does outweighs mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of outweigh How to pronounce outweigh
Questions about saying outweighs
How do you pronounce outweighs?
Say OWT-wayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌweɪz/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌweɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outweighs?
Outweighs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · wayz.
Do Americans and Brits say outweighs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊtˌweɪz/ and the British form is /ˈaʊtˌweɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.