How to Pronounce "outskirts"
word
ˈaʊtˌskɝts
OWT-skurts
ˈaʊtskɜːts
OWT-skurts
Definition
The areas at the edge or outer parts of a city or town, usually less developed or with fewer buildings than the center.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaʊtˌskɝts
British English
ˈaʊtskɜːts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OWT-skurts
UK
OWT-skurts
Listen in Context
Many people live on the outskirts of the city.
There is a new shopping mall on the outskirts.
The factory is located on the outskirts of town.
Traffic is quieter on the outskirts than in the city center.