How to Pronounce "outlay"
word
ˈaʊtˌɫeɪ
OWT-lay
ˈaʊtleɪ
OWT-lay
Definition
An outlay is the amount of money spent on a particular project or purpose, especially at the start of something important.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaʊtˌɫeɪ
British English
ˈaʊtleɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OWT-lay
UK
OWT-lay
Listen in Context
The total outlay should be less than $10,000.
Our marketing outlay has increased since last year.
Even though the outlay is high, the long-term benefits are worth it.
We need to calculate the outlay before starting the project.