"Outsmartings" is spelled with the prefix "out-" meaning "to surpass" or "to do better than", followed by the verb stem "smart" meaning "to be clever or sharp-witted", and finally, the suffix "-ings" indicating a plural noun form. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word could be /aʊtˈsmɑːrtɪŋz/, with emphasis on the first syllable and a long "a" sound in "out". This word refers to the act of outwitting or outmaneuvering an opponent in a sly or cunning way.