How do you pronounce "outlying"?

In American English: /ˈaʊtˌlaɪɪŋ/ (OWT-leye-ing). In British English: /aʊtlˈaɪɪŋ/ (owtl-EYE-ing). In Canadian English: /ˈʌʊtˌlaɪɪŋ/ (UH-uut-leye-ing). In Australian English: /aʊtlˈaɪɪŋ/ (owtl-EYE-ing).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈaʊtˌlaɪɪŋ/ (OWT-leye-ing), while in British English it's /aʊtlˈaɪɪŋ/ (owtl-EYE-ing).

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outlying

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/ˈaʊtˌlaɪɪŋ/

OWT-leye-ing

Syllable Breakdown

aʊtout·laɪly·ɪŋing

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