How to pronounce tagout
Say it like TAG-owt. Tagout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAG).
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- TAG
- owt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tagout pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- owtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of tagout
American and British speakers say tagout in essentially the same way: /ˈtæˌɡaʊt/ in the US and /ˈtæˌɡaʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAG-owt.
What does tagout mean?
- The affixing of a label to potentially dangerous machinery to indicate why it has been shut down. To avoid accidents, only the person who affixed the label is authorized to remove it and restart the machinery.“lockout–tagout”
Where does tagout come from?
Deverbal from tag out.
Questions about saying tagout
How do you pronounce tagout?
Say TAG-owt. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæˌɡaʊt/. In British English it is /ˈtæˌɡaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tagout?
Tagout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAG). Broken into parts: TAG · owt.
Do Americans and Brits say tagout the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtæˌɡaʊt/ and the British form is /ˈtæˌɡaʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.