How to pronounce "outgass" in English
ˈaʊtˌɡæs
OWT·gas
Primary stress: OWT
Hear native speakers say outgass in context across real video clips
atmosphere and then eventually into the ocean. And so you can say what's the analogous process? Nature does have an analogous process and it is seeps and volcanoes. So they're volcanoes or where carbon is is outgass and lithosphere and volcanoes. So they're volcanoes or where carbon is is outgass and lithosphere and
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “outgass”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
OWT
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
gas
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("OWT"). 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 "outgass" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "outgass is" sounds like "outgass-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "outgass" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“So they're volcanoes or where carbon is is outgass and lithosphere and”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
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So they're volcanoes or where carbon is is outgass and lithosphere and
Hear it in context: “outgass”
1 clipThe English word “outgass” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈaʊtˌɡæs (phonetic respelling: OWT-gas). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (OWT · gas), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (OWT). Grammatically, “outgass” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic English video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “outgass” in natural connected speech across American (US: 1 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Harvard University.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #1 · @5:45
“atmosphere and then eventually into the ocean. And so you can say what's the analogous process? Nature does have an analogous process and it is seeps and volcanoes. So they're volcanoes or where carbon is is outgass and lithosphere and volcanoes. So they're volcanoes or where carbon is is outgass and lithosphere and”
Definition & Meaning: “outgass”
- To release or give off a gas or vapor, especially from a solid or liquid surface.
Example Sentences (2)
- “The new plastic materials tend to outgas when heated inside the vacuum chamber.”
- “analogous process? Nature does have an analogous process and it is seeps and volcanoes. So they're volcanoes or where carbon is is outgass and lithosphere and”
Pronounce: “outgass”
- Pronunciation:
- OWT-gas
- Syllables:
- OWT · gas
- Written Hyphenation:
- out · gass
- Primary stress:
- OWT
- IPA:
- ˈaʊtˌɡæs
- Hear it in context
- outgass
Words that Rhyme with “outgass”
-aʊtˌgæsWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"outgass" (⁄ˈaʊtˌɡæs⁄) 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, "outgass" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about outgass
How do you pronounce “outgass”?
“outgass” is pronounced ⁄ˈaʊtˌɡæs⁄ (OWT-gas). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “outgass”?
“outgass” has 2 syllables: OWT · gas.
Where is the stress in “outgass”?
The primary stress in “outgass” is on “OWT”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “outgass” mean?
To release or give off a gas or vapor, especially from a solid or liquid surface.
How can I hear “outgass” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “outgass”?
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⁄).