How to pronounce "outthink" in English
out·think
Hear native speakers say outthink in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “outthink”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
out
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
think
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Keep the vowel length balanced, placing subtle emphasis on the root morpheme according to standard conversational rhythm.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Many learners substitute "th" with "s", "z", "t", or "d".
How Native Speakers Say It: Place the flat blade of your tongue lightly between your upper and lower incisors. Blow air gently without vocal chord vibration to produce the unvoiced ⁄θ⁄ sound.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "outthink" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "outthink is" sounds like "outthink-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "outthink" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“If Outthink was about questioning the path, how create is about daring to build a new one,”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“outthink us and so uh this has been a fascination of uh science fiction”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“Is it possible to not outspend but outthink the competition by using the weapons of a gambler, data and analytics?”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“and with precision and coupled with the American spirit to outthink, outcompete, and relentlessly innovate, we will maintain our decisive”— PBS NewsHourWatch clip
“Now just imagine that sentiment with a machine that can outthink you and is heavily armed.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“The nice thing about these random strategies is that they ensure that your opponent can never outthink you.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
Practice Speaking “outthink”
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If Outthink was about questioning the path, how create is about daring to build a new one,
Hear it in context: “outthink”
39 clipsThe English word “outthink”. Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (out · think). Grammatically, “outthink” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 39 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “outthink” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks, MIT OpenCourseWare, PBS NewsHour.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @6:59
“someone else eventually will. If Outthink was about questioning the path, how create is about daring to build a new one, how create is about daring to build a new one,”
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #2 · @1:01
“amazing computer that could somehow uh think and maybe outthink us and so uh this has been a fascination of uh science fiction writers and writers in general and uh I thought it would be”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @6:51
“between spending and results that seems to exist? Is it possible to not outspend but outthink the competition by using the weapons of a gambler, data and analytics? by using the weapons of a gambler, data and analytics?”
- 🇺🇸 USPBS NewsHourClip #4 · @7:12
“joint force who every day execute the missions we asked them to quietly and with precision and coupled with the American spirit to outthink, outcompete, and relentlessly innovate, we will maintain our decisive outcompete, and relentlessly innovate, we will maintain our decisive”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @6:39
“"I hate you and you're ruining my life! I hate you!" Now just imagine that sentiment with a machine that can outthink you and is heavily armed. Now just imagine that sentiment with a machine that can outthink you”
Definition & Meaning: “outthink”
- To best an opponent by thinking.
Example Sentences (3)
- “Kasparov might be the world best chess-player, but Deep Blue clearly outthought him in this match.”
- “If Outthink was about questioning the path, how create is about daring to build a new one,”
- “outthink us and so uh this has been a fascination of uh science fiction”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “outthink”
- Syllables:
- out · think
- Hear it in context
- outthink
Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"outthink" 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, "outthink" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about outthink
How many syllables are in “outthink”?
“outthink” has 2 syllables: out · think.
What does “outthink” mean?
To best an opponent by thinking.
How can I hear “outthink” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “outthink”?
Many learners substitute "th" with "s", "z", "t", or "d". Place the flat blade of your tongue lightly between your upper and lower incisors. Blow air gently without vocal chord vibration to produce the unvoiced ⁄θ⁄ sound.