How to pronounce overarm
Say it like OH-vuh-rarm. Overarm has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- vuh
- rarm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overarm 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.
- rarmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of overarm
- 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-rahm.
What does overarm mean?
- Throwing while having the hand above the elbow
- Having the hand above the arm at the time of throwing“In cricket, one must only bowl overarm.”
- A style of swimming of extending the arms alternatively
Where does overarm come from?
From over- + arm.
Questions about saying overarm
How do you pronounce overarm?
Say OH-vuh-rarm. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvəˌrɑrm/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌrɑːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overarm?
Overarm has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · vuh · rarm.
Is overarm 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 /ˈəʊvəˌrɑːm/ (OH-vuh-rahm).