How to pronounce sellout
Say it like SEL-owt. Sellout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce sellout. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SEL
- owt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sellout pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- owtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of sellout
American and British speakers say sellout in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛˌlaʊt/ in the US and /ˈsɛˌlaʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEL-owt.
What does sellout mean?
- An action in which principles are compromised for personal gain.
- A person who sells out, who compromises their principles for financial gain or some other advantage.“The rock star used to be hardcore, but now he's just a sellout.”
- The selling of an entire stock of something, especially tickets for an entertainment or sports event.“I performed in front of a sellout crowd.”
Where does sellout come from?
A deverbal from sell out.
Questions about saying sellout
How do you pronounce sellout?
Say SEL-owt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛˌlaʊt/. In British English it is /ˈsɛˌlaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sellout?
Sellout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL). Broken into parts: SEL · owt.
Do Americans and Brits say sellout the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛˌlaʊt/ and the British form is /ˈsɛˌlaʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.