How to Pronounce "outage"
word
ˈaʊtədʒ/, /ˈaʊtɪdʒ
OW-tij
ˈaʊtɪdʒ
OW-tij
Definition
A temporary stop or failure in a service or supply such as electricity, water, or internet.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaʊtədʒ/, /ˈaʊtɪdʒ
British English
ˈaʊtɪdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OW-tij
UK
OW-tij
Listen in Context
There was a power outage last night.
The internet outage lasted two hours.
A water outage can be very inconvenient for families.
The company apologized for the unexpected outage this morning.