How to pronounce "outfoxed" in English
aʊtˈfɒkst
owt·FOKST
Primary stress: FOKST
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “outfoxed”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
owt
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
FOKST
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("FOKST"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Do not add an extra syllable ("-ed") to this verb.
How Native Speakers Say It: Blend the ending directly into a single sharp /t/ stop without an intervening vowel sound.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "outfoxed" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "outfoxed is" sounds like "outfoxed-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "outfoxed" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“But you cannot look at Breitbart, which outfoxed-- no pun intended-- Fox News in 2016, pulling Fox closer to it,”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“Not to be outfoxed, the squid still has two more tricks up its sleeve.”— TED-EdWatch clip
“- Some people when listening to Hal think he actually has feelings, he's gloating a little bit about that he's outfoxed the humans.”— WIREDWatch clip
“called Xibalba, but the twins outfoxed the 12 lords in the challenges they set.”— Simple HistoryWatch clip
“the kind of rope-a-dope that I think he's received from the Chinese diplomat so far as every analysis I've seen said China totally outfoxed him in this last”— CNBCWatch clip
Practice Speaking “outfoxed”
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Hear it in context: “outfoxed”
5 clipsThe English word “outfoxed” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as aʊtˈfɒkst (phonetic respelling: owt-FOKST). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (owt · FOKST), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (FOKST). Grammatically, “outfoxed” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 5 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “outfoxed” in natural connected speech across American (US: 5 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Harvard University, TED-Ed, WIRED.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #1 · @39:00
“with the white nationalist sites. But you cannot look at Breitbart, which outfoxed-- no pun intended-- Fox News in 2016, pulling Fox closer to it, no pun intended-- Fox News in 2016, pulling Fox closer to it,”
- 🇺🇸 USTED-EdClip #2 · @3:17
“get around this ruse by using sound waves to detect a squid’s camouflaged form. Not to be outfoxed, the squid still has two more tricks up its sleeve. The first involves ink, produced inside its mantle.”
- 🇺🇸 USWIREDClip #3 · @1:00
“for me to allow you to jeopardize it. - Some people when listening to Hal think he actually has feelings, he's gloating a little bit about that he's outfoxed the humans. he actually has feelings, he's gloating a little bit”
- 🇺🇸 USSimple HistoryClip #4 · @8:08
“the twins into the Mayan underworld called Xibalba, but the twins outfoxed the 12 lords in the challenges they set. the 12 lords in the challenges they set.”
- 🇺🇸 USCNBCClip #5 · @4:37
“concerns around companies like ZT and wall way this is a real challenge and the kind of rope-a-dope that I think he's received from the Chinese diplomat so far as every analysis I've seen said China totally outfoxed him in this last so far as every analysis I've seen said China totally outfoxed him in this last”
Definition & Meaning: “outfoxed”
- To beat (someone) in a competition of wits with superior cleverness or cunning; to outsmart.
- simple past and past participle of outfox
Example Sentences (3)
- “You can win games in two ways. You either outtalent and outmuscle your opponent because you have all the big, fast studs, or you outfox, outplot, and outmaneuver your opponent because you have a system that your opponents can't prepare for in one week.”
- “But you cannot look at Breitbart, which outfoxed-- no pun intended-- Fox News in 2016, pulling Fox closer to it,”
- “Not to be outfoxed, the squid still has two more tricks up its sleeve.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “outfoxed”
- Pronunciation:
- owt-FOKST
- Syllables:
- owt · FOKST
- Written Hyphenation:
- out · foxed
- Primary stress:
- FOKST
- IPA:
- aʊtˈfɒkst
- Hear it in context
- outfoxed
Synonyms: “outfoxed”
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Words that Rhyme with “outfoxed”
-ɒkstWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"outfoxed" (⁄aʊtˈfɒkst⁄) 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, "outfoxed" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about outfoxed
How do you pronounce “outfoxed”?
“outfoxed” is pronounced ⁄aʊtˈfɒkst⁄ (owt-FOKST). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “outfoxed”?
“outfoxed” has 2 syllables: owt · FOKST.
Where is the stress in “outfoxed”?
The primary stress in “outfoxed” is on “FOKST”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “outfoxed” mean?
To beat (someone) in a competition of wits with superior cleverness or cunning; to outsmart.
How can I hear “outfoxed” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “outfoxed”?
Do not add an extra syllable ("-ed") to this verb. Blend the ending directly into a single sharp /t/ stop without an intervening vowel sound.