How to pronounce "outdistances" in English
aʊtˈdɪstənsɪz
owt·DIS·tən·siz
Primary stress: DIS
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which--such is the chain of signification-- is perpetually something that exceeds or outdistances our grasp-- in developing this idea, and thinking about what the object of desire, grasp-- in developing this idea,
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “outdistances”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
owt
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
DIS
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
tən
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
siz
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("DIS"). 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 "outdistances" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "outdistances is" sounds like "outdistances-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "outdistances" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“is perpetually something that exceeds or outdistances our grasp-- in developing this idea, and thinking about what the object of desire,”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
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is perpetually something that exceeds or outdistances our grasp-- in developing this idea, and thinking about what the object of desire,
Hear it in context: “outdistances”
1 clipThe English word “outdistances” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as aʊtˈdɪstənsɪz (phonetic respelling: owt-DIS-tən-siz). Phonologically, it consists of 4 syllables (owt · DIS · tən · siz), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (DIS). Grammatically, “outdistances” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic English video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “outdistances” in natural connected speech across American (US: 1 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from YaleCourses.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #1 · @9:31
“which--such is the chain of signification-- is perpetually something that exceeds or outdistances our grasp-- in developing this idea, and thinking about what the object of desire, grasp-- in developing this idea,”
Definition & Meaning: “outdistances”
- To run farther or faster than another, or to finish a race with a large margin.
Example Sentences (2)
- “He could not long outdistance such a runner as the Bishop, whose tremendous strides would surely overhaul him in the end.”
- “is perpetually something that exceeds or outdistances our grasp-- in developing this idea, and thinking about what the object of desire,”
Pronounce: “outdistances”
- Pronunciation:
- owt-DIS-tən-siz
- Syllables:
- owt · DIS · tən · siz
- Written Hyphenation:
- out · dis · tan · ces
- Primary stress:
- DIS
- IPA:
- aʊtˈdɪstənsɪz
- Hear it in context
- outdistances
Synonyms: “outdistances”
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Words that Rhyme with “outdistances”
-ɪstənsɪzWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"outdistances" (⁄aʊtˈdɪstənsɪz⁄) 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, "outdistances" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about outdistances
How do you pronounce “outdistances”?
“outdistances” is pronounced ⁄aʊtˈdɪstənsɪz⁄ (owt-DIS-tən-siz). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “outdistances”?
“outdistances” has 4 syllables: owt · DIS · tən · siz.
Where is the stress in “outdistances”?
The primary stress in “outdistances” is on “DIS”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “outdistances” mean?
To run farther or faster than another, or to finish a race with a large margin.
How can I hear “outdistances” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “outdistances”?
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⁄).