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