How to Pronounce Outwardly

To pronounce "outwardly", say OUTW-ardly — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈaʊtwədli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈaʊtwədli/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “outwardly”

"outwardly" has 2 syllables: outw-ardly.

What does outwardly mean?

adverb

  1. Externally or on the outside, or on the surface.

    “The terrorist was outwardly a bank clerk.”

  2. Toward the outside

Synonyms

apparentlysuperficiallyto all appearances

Related words

externallyoutwardoutsidesuperficiallyapparentlyseeminglyappearanceostensibly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "outwardly"?▾

"Outwardly" has 2 syllables: outw · ardly.

What is the IPA transcription of "outwardly"?▾

The IPA transcription of "outwardly" is /ˈaʊtwədli/.

What does "outwardly" mean?▾

Outwardly: Externally or on the outside, or on the surface.

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