Pronunciation: [a͡ʊtbˈɑːk] (IPA) 
The word "outbark" is spelled as [aʊt bɑːrk]. It consists of two parts: "out" meaning outside or beyond, and "bark" meaning the loud, sharp sound made by dogs. When combined, "outbark" means to bark louder than someone or something else. The spelling of the word is phonetically simple, with the "ou" sound being represented by /aʊ/ and the "bark" sound by /bɑːrk/.
Outbark is a verb that refers to the act of producing a louder or more frequent barking sound than someone or something else. The term is predominantly associated with dogs or other animals that emit barking sounds. To outbark means to surpass or exceed the barking intensity or frequency of another individual or group of animals.
When one dog outbarks another, it means that it is barking more loudly or incessantly, often in an attempt to assert dominance or gain attention. This behavior is commonly observed in situations where dogs are competing for territory, defending themselves, or attempting to communicate their presence to other animals.
The term can also extend to the context of human communication. In this sense, it implies overwhelming or overpowering someone's voice or opinions during a conversation or debate. When one person outbarks another, they speak louder and more assertively, dominating the conversation and potentially drowning out opposing views.
Outbarking can also be used metaphorically to describe someone overpowering or outshining another in a variety of settings. For instance, one may outbark their competitors in the business world by gaining more attention or generating more sales. Similarly, a performer can outbark other entertainers by captivating the audience with their exceptional talent or stage presence.
Overall, outbark denotes the act of surpassing or overshadowing others in vocal expression, whether it be through actual barking or metaphorically in human interactions and various competitive situations.
The word "outbark" is formed by combining the prefix "out-" with the verb "bark".
The prefix "out-" is a common English prefix that can convey various meanings such as "outside of", "beyond", "greater than", or "more or better". In this case, "out-" is used to emphasize or intensify the action of barking.
The verb "bark" has roots in Old English and Middle English. It can be traced back to the Old Norse word "bjǫrkr", meaning "bark of a tree". In Old English, the word "brecan" meant "break, crack, make a noise". Over time, the meaning of "bark" shifted to specifically refer to the sound produced by certain animals, most notably dogs.
