How to Pronounce "outflanked"
word
aʊtˈfɫæŋkt
owt-FLANGKT
aʊtflˈæŋkt
owt-flANGKT
Definition
To move around the side of an enemy to gain a strategic advantage, or to defeat someone by using a smarter plan or action.
IPA Transcription
American English
aʊtˈfɫæŋkt
British English
aʊtflˈæŋkt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
owt-FLANGKT
UK
owt-flANGKT
Listen in Context
The army outflanked its enemy by moving to the left side.
In the game, our team outflanked the opponents and won.
The company was outflanked by a faster competitor.
We thought we had the best plan, but they totally outflanked us.