How to pronounce readout
Say it like REE-dowt. Readout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- dowt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Readout pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dowtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of readout
American and British speakers say readout in essentially the same way: /ˈriˌdaʊt/ in the US and /ˈriːˌdaʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-dowt.
What does readout mean?
- A display, particularly one that presents numerical data.“Her company retrofitted its manual machine tools with digital readouts.”
- The information, usually a measurement, shown on such a display.“The density is measured by the readout from a hydrometer.”
- The information output from a computer in a readable form.“The computer readout was inaccurate.”
Where does readout come from?
Deverbal from read out.
Questions about saying readout
How do you pronounce readout?
Say REE-dowt. The American pronunciation is /ˈriˌdaʊt/. In British English it is /ˈriːˌdaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in readout?
Readout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · dowt.
Do Americans and Brits say readout the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈriˌdaʊt/ and the British form is /ˈriːˌdaʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.