How to pronounce overabundance
Say it like oh-ver-uh-BUHN-dints. Overabundance has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BUHN).
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- oh
- ver
- uh
- BUHN
- dints
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overabundance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- dintsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overabundance
- 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: oh-vuh-uh-BUHN-dints.
What does overabundance mean?
- An excess of what is needed or is appropriate.
Where does overabundance come from?
From Middle English overaboundaunce, equivalent to over- + abundance.
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Questions about saying overabundance
How do you pronounce overabundance?
Say oh-ver-uh-BUHN-dints. The American pronunciation is /oʊvɚəˈbʌndɪnts/. In British English it is /əʊvəəˈbʌndɪnts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overabundance?
Overabundance has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BUHN). Broken into parts: oh · ver · uh · BUHN · dints.
Is overabundance 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 /əʊvəəˈbʌndɪnts/ (oh-vuh-uh-BUHN-dints).