How do you pronounce "outline"?

In American English: /ˈaʊtˌlaɪn/ (OWT-leyen). In British English: /ˈaʊtlˌaɪn/ (OWTL-eyen). In Canadian English: /ˈʌʊtˌlaɪn/ (UH-uut-leyen). In Australian English: /ˈaʊtlaɪn/ (OWTL-eyen).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈaʊtˌlaɪn/ (OWT-leyen), while in British English it's /ˈaʊtlˌaɪn/ (OWTL-eyen).

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outline

/ˈaʊtˌlaɪn/

OWT-leyen

Syllable Breakdown

aʊtout·laɪnline

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