How to pronounce outwick
Say it like OW-twik. Outwick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW).
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- OW
- twik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outwick 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.
- twikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of outwick
American and British speakers say outwick in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊˌtwɪk/ in the US and /ˈaʊˌtwɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: OW-twik.
What does outwick mean?
- A shot where a player's stone hits the outer edge of another stone, causing the latter to move towards the tee.
- To play (one's stone) in a way that it hits the outer edge of another stone, causing the latter to move towards the tee.
- Of a stone: to move in a way that it hits the outer edge of another stone, causing the latter to move towards the tee.
Where does outwick come from?
The verb is derived from out- + wick (“to strike (a stationary stone) with one’s own stone just enough that the former changes direction”) (etymology 5), and is modeled after the noun.
Questions about saying outwick
How do you pronounce outwick?
Say OW-twik. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊˌtwɪk/. In British English it is /ˈaʊˌtwɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outwick?
Outwick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW). Broken into parts: OW · twik.
Do Americans and Brits say outwick the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊˌtwɪk/ and the British form is /ˈaʊˌtwɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.