How do you pronounce "outlived"?

In American English: /ˌaʊtˈlɪvd/ (owt-LIVD). In British English: /aʊtlˈɪvd/ (owtl-IVD). In Canadian English: /ˌʌʊtˈlɪvd/ (uh-uut-LIVD). In Australian English: /aʊtlˈɪvd/ (owtl-IVD).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌaʊtˈlɪvd/ (owt-LIVD), while in British English it's /aʊtlˈɪvd/ (owtl-IVD).

How to Pronounce "outlived"

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outlived

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/ˌaʊtˈlɪvd/

owt-LIVD

Syllable Breakdown

aʊtout·lɪvdlived

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