How do you pronounce "outlay"?

In American English: /ˈaʊtˌleɪ/ (OWT-lay). In British English: /ˈaʊtleɪ/ (OWTL-ay). In Canadian English: /ˈʌʊtˌleɪ/ (UH-uut-lay). In Australian English: /ˈaʊtleɪ/ (OWTL-ay).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈaʊtˌleɪ/ (OWT-lay), while in British English it's /ˈaʊtleɪ/ (OWTL-ay).

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outlay

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/ˈaʊtˌleɪ/

OWT-lay

Syllable Breakdown

aʊtout·leɪlay

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