How to pronounce outrageous
American English pronunciation
owt-RAY-jus
- IPA
- /aʊtˈɹeɪdʒəs/
- Syllables
- owt · RAY · jus (3 syllables, stress on the 2nd)
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What outrageous means
So shocking or wild that people can hardly believe it
In a sentence: The clown wore an outrageous hat with a rubber chicken on top.
Where it comes from: It comes from an old French word made from outrage, which means a shocking act that goes too far.
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