How to Pronounce "outlying"
word
ˈaʊtˌɫaɪɪŋ
OWT-ly-ing
aʊtlˈaɪɪŋ
owt-LY-ing
Definition
Describes something that is far from the main center, especially places like towns or areas located away from the center.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaʊtˌɫaɪɪŋ
British English
aʊtlˈaɪɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OWT-ly-ing
UK
owt-LY-ing
Listen in Context
The hospital is in an outlying area of the city.
Farmers live in many outlying villages.
Outlying regions often have fewer services.
We took a bus to some outlying parts of town for the festival.