How to pronounce "outbids" in English
aʊtˈbɪdz
owt·BIDZ
Primary stress: BIDZ
Hear native speakers say outbids in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “outbids”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
owt
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
BIDZ
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("BIDZ"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "outbids" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "outbids is" sounds like "outbids-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "outbids" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“seconds the Audi outbids the others on both points the roof retracts at speeds”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“seconds the Audi outbids the others on both points the roof ret tracks at”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“McClosky outbids everyone and buys Zoe.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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seconds the Audi outbids the others on both points the roof retracts at speeds
Hear it in context: “outbids”
3 clipsThe English word “outbids” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as aʊtˈbɪdz (phonetic respelling: owt-BIDZ). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (owt · BIDZ), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (BIDZ). Grammatically, “outbids” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 3 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “outbids” in natural connected speech across American (US: 3 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (3 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USClip #1 · @13:13
“at a speedier 24 kmph in 18 seconds the Audi outbids the others on both points the roof retracts at speeds of 49 kmph in 10”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @3:45
“at a speedier 24 kmph in 18 seconds the Audi outbids the others on both points the roof ret tracks at speeds of 49 kmph in 10”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @10:52
“Turns out his uncle forgot to free her. McClosky outbids everyone and buys Zoe. Which is upsetting!”
Definition & Meaning: “outbids”
- To bid more than (somebody else) in an auction.
Example Sentences (3)
- “Bengal outbidded those of Delhi; instead of searching for khalifahs for obtaining recognition, Sultan Sikandar Shah himself took the title .of Imam ul-Azam and Khalifat-ul-Muazzam.”
- “seconds the Audi outbids the others on both points the roof retracts at speeds”
- “seconds the Audi outbids the others on both points the roof ret tracks at”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “outbids”
- Pronunciation:
- owt-BIDZ
- Syllables:
- owt · BIDZ
- Written Hyphenation:
- out · bids
- Primary stress:
- BIDZ
- IPA:
- aʊtˈbɪdz
- Hear it in context
- outbids
Words that Rhyme with “outbids”
-ɪdzWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"outbids" (⁄aʊtˈbɪdz⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "outbids" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about outbids
How do you pronounce “outbids”?
“outbids” is pronounced ⁄aʊtˈbɪdz⁄ (owt-BIDZ). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “outbids”?
“outbids” has 2 syllables: owt · BIDZ.
Where is the stress in “outbids”?
The primary stress in “outbids” is on “BIDZ”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “outbids” mean?
To bid more than (somebody else) in an auction.
How can I hear “outbids” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “outbids”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).