How to pronounce overate
Say it like oh-ver-AYT. Overate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AYT).
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- oh
- ver
- AYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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.
- AYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of overate
- 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-AYT.
What does overate mean?
- simple past of overeat How to pronounce overeat
Words that rhyme with overate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of overate.
Questions about saying overate
How do you pronounce overate?
Say oh-ver-AYT. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈeɪt/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overate?
Overate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AYT). Broken into parts: oh · ver · AYT.
Is overate 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 /ˌəʊvəˈeɪt/ (oh-vuh-AYT).