How to Pronounce Outdoor

To pronounce "outdoor", say OUTD-oor — 2 syllables, IPA /ˌaʊtˈdɔː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˌaʊtˈdɔː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “outdoor”

"outdoor" has 2 syllables: outd-oor. It rhymes with implore and core, if that helps it stick.

What does outdoor mean?

verb

  1. (in some African communities) To publicly display a child after it has been named

adjective

  1. Situated in, designed to be used in, or carried on in the open air.
  2. Pertaining to charity administered or received away from, or independently from, a workhouse or other institution.

Synonyms

out-of-dooroutside

Antonyms

indoorinside

Words that rhyme with outdoor

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

implorecorefurthermoreabhorwhorefrorethereforescoregoresorelorerapport

Related words

outdoorsyout-of-dooralfrescoopen-airoutsideoverseasout-of-townexterior

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "outdoor"?▾

"Outdoor" has 2 syllables: outd · oor.

What is the IPA transcription of "outdoor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "outdoor" is /ˌaʊtˈdɔː/.

What does "outdoor" mean?▾

Outdoor: (in some African communities) To publicly display a child after it has been named

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