How do you pronounce "outgoing"?

In American English: /ˈaʊtˌgoʊɪŋ/ (OWT-goh-ing). In British English: /aʊtɡˈəʊɪŋ/ (owtg-OH-ing). In Canadian English: /ˈʌʊtˌgoʊɪŋ/ (UH-uut-goh-ing). In Australian English: /aʊtɡˈəʊɪŋ/ (owtg-OH-ing).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈaʊtˌgoʊɪŋ/ (OWT-goh-ing), while in British English it's /aʊtɡˈəʊɪŋ/ (owtg-OH-ing).

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outgoing

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/ˈaʊtˌgoʊɪŋ/

OWT-goh-ing

Syllable Breakdown

aʊtout·goʊgo·ɪŋing

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