How to pronounce stout
Say it like STOWT. Stout is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STOWT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stout pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOWTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of stout
American and British speakers say stout in essentially the same way: /staʊt/ in the US and /staʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: STOWT.
What does stout mean?
- Large; bulky.
- Firm; resolute; dauntless.
- Materially strong, enduring.“Campers prefer stout vessels, sticks and cloth.”
- A dark and strong malt brew made with toasted grain.“Stout is darker, stronger and sweeter than porter beer.”
- A serving of this beer.
- An obese person.
- Gnat.
- Gadfly.
Where does stout come from?
The noun "strong, dark-brown beer" is first recorded 1677, from the adjective.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with stout
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stout.
Questions about saying stout
How do you pronounce stout?
Say STOWT. The American pronunciation is /staʊt/. In British English it is /staʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stout?
Stout is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STOWT.
Do Americans and Brits say stout the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /staʊt/ and the British form is /staʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.