How to Pronounce Outlining

To pronounce "outlining", say OUTL-in-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

OUTL-in-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “outlining”

"outlining" has 3 syllables: outl-in-ing. It rhymes with shining and streamlining, if that helps it stick.

What does outlining mean?

verb

  1. To draw an outline of.
  2. To summarize.

    “Wikipedia items featuring books usually outline them after giving their background.”

Words that rhyme with outlining

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shiningstreamliningrecliningpiningdecliningdefiningcombiningunderminingdesigningrefiningwhiningunderlining

Related words

delineatelimnsketchdrawcomposeabstractsynopsisframe

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "outlining"?▾

"Outlining" has 3 syllables: outl · in · ing.

What does "outlining" mean?▾

Outlining: To draw an outline of.

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