How to pronounce outwith
Say it like owt-WITH. Outwith has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WITH).
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- owt
- WITH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outwith pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- owtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- WITHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of outwith
American and British speakers say outwith in essentially the same way: /aʊtˈwɪð/ in the US and /aʊtˈwɪð/ in the UK.
British respelling: owt-WITH.
What does outwith mean?
- Outside; beyond; outside of.
- Outside, outwardly; outwards.
Where does outwith come from?
From Middle English outwith, outewith, a transposed variant of Middle English withoute (“without”).
Questions about saying outwith
How do you pronounce outwith?
Say owt-WITH. The American pronunciation is /aʊtˈwɪð/. In British English it is /aʊtˈwɪð/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outwith?
Outwith has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WITH). Broken into parts: owt · WITH.
Do Americans and Brits say outwith the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /aʊtˈwɪð/ and the British form is /aʊtˈwɪð/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.