How to pronounce overalls
Say it like OH-vuh-rawlz. Overalls has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- vuh
- rawlz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overalls pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rawlzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of overalls
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-vuh-rawlz.
What does overalls mean?
- A loose-fitting garment worn over regular clothes to protect them.
- Loose-fitting pants with supporting cross-straps and a panel of material in the chest (called a bib), often associated with farm work.
- Trousers traditionally worn by cavalry.
- plural of overall How to pronounce overall
Questions about saying overalls
How do you pronounce overalls?
Say OH-vuh-rawlz. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvəˌrɔlz/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌrɔːlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overalls?
Overalls has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · vuh · rawlz.
Is overalls pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈəʊvəˌrɔːlz/ (OH-vuh-rawlz).