How to Pronounce Outgoing

To pronounce "outgoing", say OUTG-oing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

OUTG-oing

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💡 Tip for remembering “outgoing”

"outgoing" has 2 syllables: outg-oing. It rhymes with easygoing and ongoing, if that helps it stick.

What does outgoing mean?

verb

  1. To go out, to set forth.
  2. To go further; to exceed or surpass; go beyond.

noun

  1. The act of leaving or going out; exit, departure.
  2. (chiefly in the plural) Money that leaves one's possession; expenditure, outlay, expense.

adjective

  1. Extraverted: talkative, friendly, and social, especially with respect to meeting new people easily and comfortably.

    “Tom is very outgoing and enjoys meeting people; his brother, on the other hand, is painfully shy.”

  2. Going out, on its way out.

    “Is there any outgoing post?”

Synonyms

outgang

Antonyms

antisocialintrovertedmousyquietreservedshy

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Words that rhyme with outgoing

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easygoingongoingglowingflowingcrowinggrowingforegoingforgoingunknowingoverflowingblowingseagoing

Related words

extrovertishextrovertedextroversivesociableoutwardpastprecedingout

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "outgoing"?▾

"Outgoing" has 2 syllables: outg · oing.

What does "outgoing" mean?▾

Outgoing: To go out, to set forth.

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