How to pronounce "outback"

outback

Noun
American
/ˈaʊtbæk/

Syllable Breakdown

out back

How natives say outback

British
/ˈaʊtbæk/

Syllable Breakdown

out back

How natives say outback

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'out', the mouth forms a wide 'o' shape.

  • Continue to 'back', where 'a' is like 'cat'.

  • End with 'ck', a sharp stop.

Common Mistakes

  • not-back (out-back)

  • out-park (out-back)

  • ow-back (out-back)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'out', the lips move from 'o' to 'u'.

  • Continue to 'back', with a flat 'a' as in 'cat'.

  • End with a firm 'ck', closing sharply.

common mistakes

  • ot-back (out-back)

  • out-bak (out-back)

  • ot-bek (out-back)

FAQ

Is there a silent letter in 'outback'?

No, all letters are pronounced.

Where is the stress in 'outback'?

The stress is on the first syllable, 'out'.

Does 'outback' rhyme with 'attack'?

Yes, 'outback' rhymes with 'attack'.

Definition

outback

Remote rural areas, especially in Australia.

Word Family

outside

/ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/

noun/adjective/adverb

Exterior or not inside

Example: He waited outside.

outgoing

/ˌaʊtˈɡoʊɪŋ/

adjective

Sociable

Example: She is very outgoing.

outfit

/ˈaʊtfɪt/

noun

Set of clothes

Example: That's a nice outfit.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Focus on 't' sound in 'outside' which is softer.

Stress on the first syllable in 'outgoing' differs.

Final 'ck' in 'outback' differs from 't' in 'outfit'.

Pro Tips

Emphasize the vowels

Make sure to pronounce the 'ou' sound clearly, as it is crucial for both syllables.

Avoid trailing sounds

End the word crisply at 'ck' to prevent it from sounding incorrect.

Nearby Words

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adjoin

/əˈdʒɔɪn/

apartment

/əˈpɑrt.mənt/

applicable

/ˈæplɪkəbl̩/

arise

/əˈraɪz/

avenue

/ˈæv.ə.nuː/

backstage

/bækˈsteɪdʒ/

bench

/bɛntʃ/

beside

/bɪˈsaɪd/