How to pronounce "phase out" in English
ˈfeɪz.aʊt
FAYZ·owt
Primary stress: FAYZ
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Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
FAYZ
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
owt
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("FAYZ"). 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 "phase out" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "phase out is" sounds like "phase out-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "phase out" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“phase out happened after Fukushima when they decided once again to phase out”— StanfordWatch clip
“phase out fossil fuels like coal exactly the activists are saying that it's it's not suit 2030 is not soon”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“phase out fossil fuel and fossil fuel subsidies to be dropped from the document what's your understanding on that”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“phase out I think 10 years is just absurd I think it's okay you have to set”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“phase out coal burning by 2030 if possible, and now we are making sure that”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“phase out means for germany let's just take a look at the country's energy mix”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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phase out happened after Fukushima when they decided once again to phase out
Hear it in context: “phase out”
642 clipsThe English word “phase out” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈfeɪz.aʊt (phonetic respelling: FAYZ-owt). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (FAYZ · owt), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (FAYZ). Grammatically, “phase out” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 642 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “phase out” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Stanford, TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #1 · @53:46
“out was about 10 years later when they phased out the first phase out the third phase out happened after Fukushima when they decided once again to phase out nuclear power now I think that this is is uh well it's political it's not”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @7:06
“make the tough decision to completely phase out nuclear power. Was it costly? Definitely. But was it”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @5:22
“an issue for the activists despite Germany saying it will at some stage phase out fossil fuels like coal exactly the activists are saying that it's it's not suit 2030 is not soon exactly the activists are saying that it's it's not suit 2030 is not soon”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @7:20
“arabia russia and india is being reported are calling for the ambition to phase out fossil fuel and fossil fuel subsidies to be dropped from the document what's your understanding on that be dropped from the document what's your understanding on that”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @0:35
“could work in 2017 or 2018 I'm against such a quick nuclear phase out I think 10 years is just absurd I think it's okay you have to set an example and be a role model you can forget about those few”
Definition & Meaning: “phase out”
- The action of phasing out; an incremental removal or reduction.
Example Sentences (2)
- “phase out happened after Fukushima when they decided once again to phase out”
- “phase out nuclear power.”
Pronounce: “phase out”
- Pronunciation:
- FAYZ-owt
- Syllables:
- FAYZ · owt
- Written Hyphenation:
- phase · out
- Primary stress:
- FAYZ
- IPA:
- ˈfeɪz.aʊt
- Hear it in context
- phase out
Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"phase out" (⁄ˈfeɪz.aʊt⁄) 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, "phase out" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about phase out
How do you pronounce “phase out”?
“phase out” is pronounced ⁄ˈfeɪz.aʊt⁄ (FAYZ-owt). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “phase out”?
“phase out” has 2 syllables: FAYZ · owt.
Where is the stress in “phase out”?
The primary stress in “phase out” is on “FAYZ”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “phase out” mean?
The action of phasing out; an incremental removal or reduction.
How can I hear “phase out” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “phase out”?
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⁄).