How to pronounce "outflanks" in English
aʊtˈflæŋks
owt·FLANGKS
Primary stress: FLANGKS
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “outflanks”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
owt
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
FLANGKS
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("FLANGKS"). 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 "outflanks" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "outflanks is" sounds like "outflanks-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "outflanks" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“would be interesting that labour outflanks the tories on the right and joins up with david davis and ian duncan smith on this look it's not”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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would be interesting that labour outflanks the tories on the right and joins up with david davis and ian duncan smith on this look it's not
Hear it in context: “outflanks”
1 clipThe English word “outflanks” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as aʊtˈflæŋks (phonetic respelling: owt-FLANGKS). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (owt · FLANGKS), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (FLANGKS). Grammatically, “outflanks” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic English video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “outflanks” in natural connected speech across American (US: 1 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USClip #1 · @6:42
“not we understand in favor of raising corporation tax it would be interesting that labour outflanks the tories on the right and joins up with david davis and ian duncan smith on this look it's not joins up with david davis and ian duncan smith on this look it's not”
Definition & Meaning: “outflanks”
- To maneuver around and behind the flank of (an opposing force).
- To gain a tactical advantage over (a competitor, for example).
Example Sentences (2)
- “Unscrupulous members offered special discounts, illegal rebates, and unauthorized underquotations to outflank their conference partners, and blamed their agents or 'invented' competition to justify these tactics.”
- “would be interesting that labour outflanks the tories on the right and joins up with david davis and ian duncan smith on this look it's not”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “outflanks”
- Pronunciation:
- owt-FLANGKS
- Syllables:
- owt · FLANGKS
- Written Hyphenation:
- out · flanks
- Primary stress:
- FLANGKS
- IPA:
- aʊtˈflæŋks
- Hear it in context
- outflanks
Words that Rhyme with “outflanks”
-æŋksWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"outflanks" (⁄aʊtˈflæŋks⁄) 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, "outflanks" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about outflanks
How do you pronounce “outflanks”?
“outflanks” is pronounced ⁄aʊtˈflæŋks⁄ (owt-FLANGKS). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “outflanks”?
“outflanks” has 2 syllables: owt · FLANGKS.
Where is the stress in “outflanks”?
The primary stress in “outflanks” is on “FLANGKS”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “outflanks” mean?
To maneuver around and behind the flank of (an opposing force).
How can I hear “outflanks” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “outflanks”?
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⁄).