How to pronounce outwitted
Say it like OW-twit-id. Outwitted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW).
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- OW
- twit
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outwitted 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.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of outwitted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: OW-twit-id.
What does outwitted mean?
- simple past and past participle of outwit How to pronounce outwit
Questions about saying outwitted
How do you pronounce outwitted?
Say OW-twit-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊˌtwɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈaʊˌtwɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outwitted?
Outwitted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW). Broken into parts: OW · twit · id.
Is outwitted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈaʊˌtwɪtɪd/ (OW-twit-id).