How to pronounce flyover
Say it like FLY-oh-ver. Flyover has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLY).
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- FLY
- oh
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flyover pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of flyover
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FLY-oh-vuh.
What does flyover mean?
- A low-level flight, especially of military aircraft, of a ceremonial nature; a flypast (British).
- A road or railway that passes over another, allowing routes to cross without interruption.
- A high-level overpass built above main overpass lanes.
Where does flyover come from?
Deverbal from fly over.
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Questions about saying flyover
How do you pronounce flyover?
Say FLY-oh-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈflaɪˌoʊvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈflaɪˌəʊvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flyover?
Flyover has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLY). Broken into parts: FLY · oh · ver.
Is flyover pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈflaɪˌəʊvə/ (FLY-oh-vuh).