How to Pronounce Outsider

To pronounce "outsider", say OUTS-id-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdəɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˌaʊtˈsaɪdəɹ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “outsider

"outsider" has 3 syllables: outs-id-er. It rhymes with stridor and chider, if that helps it stick.

What does outsider mean?

noun

  1. One who is not part of a community or organization.

    While the initiated easily understand the symbols, they are wholly inaccessible to outsiders.

  2. A newcomer with little or no experience in an organization or community.

    Seeing the mess professional politicians have made of things is it any wonder the electorate is beginning to prefer outsiders.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "outsider"?

"Outsider" has 3 syllables: outs · id · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "outsider"?

The IPA transcription of "outsider" is /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdəɹ/.

What does "outsider" mean?

Outsider: One who is not part of a community or organization.

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