How to pronounce outwit
Say it like OW-twit. Outwit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈaʊˌtwɪt/OW-twit
UK British/aʊˈtwɪt/ow-TWIT
- OW
- twit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outwit 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.
- twitGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of outwit
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: ow-TWIT.
What does outwit mean?
verb
- To get the better of; to outsmart, to beat in a competition of wits.
Where does outwit come from?
From out- + wit.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying outwit
How do you pronounce outwit?
Say OW-twit. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊˌtwɪt/. In British English it is /aʊˈtwɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outwit?
Outwit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW). Broken into parts: OW · twit.
Is outwit pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /aʊˈtwɪt/ (ow-TWIT).