How to pronounce "outbreak"

outbreak

Noun
American
/ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/

Syllable Breakdown

out break

How natives say outbreak

British
/ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/

Syllable Breakdown

out break

How natives say outbreak

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'out': Say /aʊ/ as in 'cow'.

  • Continue with 'break': Say /breɪk/ as in 'brake'.

  • Connect them smoothly: ‘OUT-break’.

Common Mistakes

  • out-back (out-break)

  • out-breck (out-break)

  • oot-break (out-break)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Step 1 for BrE

  • Step 2 for BrE

  • Step 3 for BrE

common mistakes

  • same as American

FAQ

Is 'outbreak' two syllables?

Yes, it's two syllables: out-break.

Where is the stress in 'outbreak'?

The stress is on the first syllable: OUT-break.

How do I say 'outbreak' smoothly?

Practice saying 'OUT' and 'break' together quickly: 'OUT-break'.

Definition

outbreak

A sudden start of something, often a disease.

Word Family

outburst

/ˈaʊtˌbɜrst/

noun

A sudden release of emotions

Example: He had an outburst of anger.

breakout

/ˈbreɪkˌaʊt/

noun

An escape, especially from prison

Example: There was a breakout in the jail.

break

/breɪk/

verb

To separate into pieces

Example: She broke the glass.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Outburst vs. outbreak

- 'burst' is 'ˌbɜrst' vs. 'break' is 'ˌbreɪk'.

Breakout vs. outbreak

- 'breaker' 'OUT' part in ends vs. starts.

Break vs. outbreak

- 'break' is standalone, less stress flexibility.

Pro Tips

Focus on Stress

Remember that 'out-break' stresses the first syllable: OUT-break.

Word Link Practice

Say 'out' and 'break' separately, then link them quickly.

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