How do you pronounce "outboard"?

In American English: /ˈaʊtˌbɔrd/ (OWT-bawrd). In British English: /aʊtbˈɔːd/ (owtb-AWD). In Canadian English: /ˈʌʊtˌbɔrd/ (UH-uut-bawrd). In Australian English: /aʊtbˈɔːd/ (owtb-AWD).

Is "outboard" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈaʊtˌbɔrd/ (OWT-bawrd), while in British English it's /aʊtbˈɔːd/ (owtb-AWD).

How to Pronounce "outboard"

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outboard

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/ˈaʊtˌbɔrd/

OWT-bawrd

Syllable Breakdown

aʊtout·bɔrdboard

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