How to Pronounce Outbreak

To pronounce "outbreak", say OUTBR-eak — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈaʊtbɹeɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈaʊtbɹeɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “outbreak”

"outbreak" has 2 syllables: outbr-eak. It rhymes with break and opaque, if that helps it stick.

What does outbreak mean?

noun

  1. An eruption; the sudden appearance of a rash, disease, etc.

    “Any epidemic outbreak causes understandable panic.”

  2. An outburst or sudden eruption, especially of violence and mischief.

    “There has been an outbreak of broken windows in the street.”

verb

  1. To burst out.
  2. To break forth.

Synonyms

outbursttumult

Antonyms

inbreak

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Words that rhyme with outbreak

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breakopaqueforsakeacheslakeheartachetakemakeundertakeshakefakekeepsake

Related words

outburstburstflare-upruptureblowoutexplosioncollapsebreaking

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "outbreak"?▾

"Outbreak" has 2 syllables: outbr · eak.

What is the IPA transcription of "outbreak"?▾

The IPA transcription of "outbreak" is /ˈaʊtbɹeɪk/.

What does "outbreak" mean?▾

Outbreak: An eruption; the sudden appearance of a rash, disease, etc.

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