"Out dares" is a phrase that often puzzles spellers, given its unusual spelling. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /aʊt dɛərz/. The first syllable is pronounced like "ow", followed by a short "eh" sound and an "r". The second syllable is pronounced with a long "a" sound and a final "z" sound. The phrase means to challenge or confront someone, particularly in a daring or bold manner. Despite its unconventional spelling, it has become a common phrase in modern English.
The term "out dares" is a combination of two words: "out" and "dares". The etymology of each word separately is as follows:
1. Out: The word "out" comes from the Old English word "ūt", which can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "ūt" meaning "out, outside". Over time, it evolved in Middle English to "outen" and later became the modern English word "out".
2. Dares: The word "dares" is the third-person singular form of the verb "dare". The word "dare" originated from the Old English word "darran", which has Indo-European roots. It is related to the cognate Old High German word "tarren" and the Old Norse word "dearr". All these words share the common meaning of "to have the courage to" or "to challenge".