Pronunciation: [a͡ʊtɡˈɛs] (IPA) 
The word "outguess" is spelled as [aʊtˈɡɛs]. The first syllable "out" is pronounced as [aʊt] which rhymes with "shout" and "about". The second syllable "guess" is pronounced as [ɡɛs] which rhymes with "less" and "stress". In phonetic transcription, the stress is on the second syllable. The word means to try to guess something accurately, especially something that is hidden or secret.
Outguess is a verb that refers to the act of trying to anticipate or predict the thoughts, actions, or intentions of someone else, especially in a game, competition, or gambling context. It involves employing strategic thinking, deductive reasoning, or intuition to make educated guesses about what the other person might do or choose.
In gaming or competitive situations, outguessing often entails predicting an opponent's moves, strategies, or choices in order to gain an advantage or increase one's chances of winning. It requires analyzing patterns, studying past behaviors, or considering the psychology of the opponent to make an accurate prediction. Outguessing can involve both logical reasoning and intuitive judgment, as certain decisions may not have an obvious, rational answer.
The term "outguess" can also be used when attempting to predict or second-guess the intentions, opinions, or emotions of individuals in everyday situations. It implies trying to decipher someone's thoughts, perspectives, or motivations by analyzing their words, actions, or non-verbal cues.
Furthermore, "outguess" may be applied to situations like stock market predictions or forecasting economic trends, where analysts or investors make conjectures about the future performance of the market or specific stocks.
Overall, "outguess" encompasses the overarching concept of attempting to outsmart, anticipate, or surpass someone else's actions, choices, or strategies through strategic thinking, logical reasoning, or intuition.
The word "outguess" is a compound of two words - "out" and "guess".
The term "out" in this context means to surpass or excel, as in "to be better or more successful than someone or something". It comes from the Old English word "ūt" which has the same meaning of being outside or beyond.
The word "guess" comes from the Old English word "gēosan" meaning "to suppose or think". It originally had a broader meaning related to making a conjecture or estimation without certain knowledge.
So, when combined as "outguess", the word essentially means to "surpass or excel in making a more accurate or better guess than someone else".
