How to Pronounce Inside-out

To pronounce "inside-out", say INS-id-eout — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌɪnsaɪdˈaʊt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌɪnsaɪdˈaʊt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “inside-out”

"inside-out" has 3 syllables: ins-id-eout.

What does inside-out mean?

adverb

  1. With the inside surface turned to be on the outside.

    “I now realise that I have my shirt on inside out.”

  2. (of knowledge) Thoroughly, extremely well.

    “I know IBM Assembler Language inside out.”

adjective

  1. With the inner and outer surfaces reversed.
  2. Describing cross-court shots made by the unexpected hand, as of a backhand return of a ball struck to the player's forehand.

adjective

  1. Directed to the side; sideways.

    “He cast me a sidelong glance.”

  2. Slanting or sloping; oblique.

Synonyms

extrovertedinside-out

Antonyms

right side outright-side-out

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inside-out"?▾

"Inside-out" has 3 syllables: ins · id · eout.

What is the IPA transcription of "inside-out"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inside-out" is /ˌɪnsaɪdˈaʊt/.

What does "inside-out" mean?▾

Inside-out: With the inside surface turned to be on the outside.

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