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