How to pronounce redout
Say it like RED-owt. Redout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED).
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- RED
- owt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redout pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- owtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of redout
American and British speakers say redout in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛdaʊt/ in the US and /ˈrɛdaʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: RED-owt.
What does redout mean?
- The situation where the body experiences a negative g-force sufficient to cause a blood flow from the lower parts of the body to the head.
- Alternative form of redoubt (“military fortification”).
Where does redout come from?
From red + out, because it may cause a red appearance in the visual field; compare blackout.
Questions about saying redout
How do you pronounce redout?
Say RED-owt. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛdaʊt/. In British English it is /ˈrɛdaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redout?
Redout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED). Broken into parts: RED · owt.
Do Americans and Brits say redout the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛdaʊt/ and the British form is /ˈrɛdaʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.