Pronunciation: [ˈa͡ʊt ʃˈɒn] (IPA) 
The word "out shone" is spelled with an "e" at the end of "shone" to indicate that the pronunciation is the past participle form of the verb "shine," rather than a noun. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is represented as /aʊtʃɒn/. The diphthong "ou" is pronounced as a rounded vowel sound /aʊ/, followed by the consonant cluster /tʃ/ for "ch" and the vowel sound /ɒ/ for "o." The final "e" is silent.
The term "outshone" is a verb that conveys the action of surpassing or excelling in comparison to someone or something else. It is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "outshine". To outshine means to outperform or outdo, typically by demonstrating superior abilities, qualities, or achievements.
When a person or object "outshines" another, it means they bring forth qualities, skills, or attributes that are more remarkable, outstanding, or impressive than those of their competitors or counterparts. This could be in terms of talent, skill, intelligence, appearance, accomplishments, or any other area where comparison is made.
"Outshone" often implies an element of brightness, as if one's qualities overshadow or outstrip those of others, like a shining light that outshines its surroundings. It suggests a level of excellence that is difficult to match or surpass. Whether it is in an academic, professional, or personal context, "outshone" indicates that someone has demonstrated exceptional abilities or achievement, leaving others in their shadow.
Furthermore, it can also describe a situation where an object or phenomenon shines or emits a radiant light that is brighter, stronger, or more intense than others in its vicinity, overpowering their brilliance.
Overall, "outshone" represents the act of going beyond the average, impressing or surpassing others through exemplary skills, attributes, or achievements, enhancing one's reputation and standing above peers or rivals.
The word outshone is derived from the verb outshine, and its etymology can be traced back to Old English. The word shone is the past participle form of the verb shine, which means to emit light or brightness. Outshine is formed by adding the prefix out- to shine, indicating a surpassing or exceeding of someone or something in shining or radiating brightness. Over time, outshone became established as the past participle form of outshine.
