How to pronounce phaseout
Say it like FAY-zowt. Phaseout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY).
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- FAY
- zowt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phaseout pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zowtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of phaseout
American and British speakers say phaseout in essentially the same way: /ˈfeɪˌzaʊt/ in the US and /ˈfeɪˌzaʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAY-zowt.
What does phaseout mean?
- The action of phasing out; an incremental removal or reduction.
Where does phaseout come from?
Deverbal from phase out.
Questions about saying phaseout
How do you pronounce phaseout?
Say FAY-zowt. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪˌzaʊt/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪˌzaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phaseout?
Phaseout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY). Broken into parts: FAY · zowt.
Do Americans and Brits say phaseout the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfeɪˌzaʊt/ and the British form is /ˈfeɪˌzaʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.