What are other 2-syllable words like Outsmart?

Other 2-syllable words include: about, people, also, other, our and many more.

How Many Syllables in Outsmart?

How many syllables in Outsmart?

Outsmart has 2 syllables: out-smart.

out-smart

Syllable breakdown:

out smart

2 syllables • Primary stress on 1st syllable

Breaking Down Outsmart into Syllables?

out-smart

The word Outsmart has 2 syllables: out-smart.
Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling.
This technique is especially useful for students and language learners who are mastering English phonetics.

Definition of Outsmart

to defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever or cunning

Frequently Asked Questions about 'Outsmart' Syllables

How many syllables are in 'Outsmart'?

The word 'Outsmart' contains 2 syllables. It is divided as out-smart.

How do you divide 'Outsmart' into syllables?

The word 'Outsmart' can be broken down into 2 syllables:out, smart. The division follows the natural sound breaks in the word.

What is the correct pronunciation of 'Outsmart'?

'Outsmart' is pronounced as out-smart, with primary stress on the 1st syllable.

Why is syllable division important for pronunciation?

Understanding syllables helps in breaking down words for better pronunciation and reading fluency. Dividing words into syllables makes it easier to pronounce them correctly and understand their structure.

How should Outsmart divide into syllables

The first syllable 'out' has one vowel 'ou' and one consonant 't'. The second syllable 'smart' has one vowel 'a' and four consonants 's', 'm', 'r', 't'.

Part of Speech - Outsmart

Verb

I was able to outsmart my little brother in our game of hide and seek.

Sentences with Outsmart

The clever rabbit outsmarted the sly fox and saved his life.
I had to use my wits to outsmart the tricky puzzle.
She was able to outsmart her opponent in the debate by anticipating his arguments.
The cat tried to outsmart the mouse, but the mouse was too quick for her.
He was determined to outsmart his competitor in the race and trained hard every day.

Quotes with Outsmart

"It's not always the people who start out the smartest who end up the smartest." - Adam Grant
"The best way to outsmart a problem is to make it irrelevant." - Aniekee Tochukwu Ezekiel
"The first step to outsmarting yourself is to acknowledge that you're not naturally smarter than anyone else." - Shane Parrish

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