How to pronounce "outcome"

outcome

Sports & Recreation
American
/ˈaʊt.kʌm/

Syllable Breakdown

out come

How natives say outcome

British
/ˈaʊt.kʌm/

Syllable Breakdown

out come

How natives say outcome

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the sound 'ow' like in 'out'.

  • Next, say 't' softly to connect.

  • End with 'come' pronounced like 'kum'.

Common Mistakes

  • ot-coom (ot-coom)

  • out-comb (out-comb)

  • awt-come (awt-come)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Same as American

common mistakes

  • Same as American

FAQ

How many syllables are in 'outcome'?

There are two syllables.

Where is the stress in 'outcome'?

The stress is on the first syllable 'out'.

Do 'come' and 'outcome' sound the same?

No, 'outcome' has stress on 'out', while 'come' is unstressed.

Definition

outcome

The final result or consequence.

Word Family

income

/ˈɪn.kʌm/

noun

Money earned from work

Example: She has a high income.

become

/bɪˈkʌm/

verb

To begin to be

Example: He wants to become a doctor.

overcome

/ˌoʊ.vərˈkʌm/

verb

To conquer a challenge

Example: She overcame her fear.

Key Pronunciation Differences

'Outcome' starts with 'out', 'income' starts with 'in'.

'Become' emphasizes 'come' more than 'outcome'.

'Overcome' has 'over' which adds a different starting sound.

Pro Tips

Emphasize the 'out'

Make sure to stress the 'out' part to be clear.

Connect the two parts

Say the entire word smoothly without pausing.

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/ədˈvɛntʃər/

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/əˈpriʃiˌeɪt/

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/ˈæθ.liːt/

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/bɔl/

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/ˈbeɪ.sən/

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/ˈbæskɪt/

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