How to Pronounce Outskirt

To pronounce "outskirt", say OUTSK-irt — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈaʊtskɜːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈaʊtskɜːt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “outskirt”

"outskirt" has 2 syllables: outsk-irt. It rhymes with assert and inert, if that helps it stick.

What does outskirt mean?

noun

  1. A more remote part of a town or city; the periphery, environs; a suburb.

    “Many people commute into the business district from the outskirts of town.”

verb

  1. To surround as an outskirt.

Words that rhyme with outskirt

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

assertinertovertspurthurtconvertsubvertpervertavertflirtdesertblurt

Related words

fringesuburbperipherysurroundingoutlyingpurlieuexurboutpart

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "outskirt"?▾

"Outskirt" has 2 syllables: outsk · irt.

What is the IPA transcription of "outskirt"?▾

The IPA transcription of "outskirt" is /ˈaʊtskɜːt/.

What does "outskirt" mean?▾

Outskirt: A more remote part of a town or city; the periphery, environs; a suburb.

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