How to pronounce overawe
Say it like oh-ver-AW. Overawe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AW).
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- oh
- ver
- AW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overawe 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.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of overawe
- 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-RAW.
What does overawe mean?
- To restrain, subdue, or control by awe; to cow.
Where does overawe come from?
From over- + awe.
Words that rhyme with overawe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of overawe.
Questions about saying overawe
How do you pronounce overawe?
Say oh-ver-AW. The American pronunciation is /oʊvɚˈɔ/. In British English it is /əʊvəˈrɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overawe?
Overawe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AW). Broken into parts: oh · ver · AW.
Is overawe 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 /əʊvəˈrɔː/ (oh-vuh-RAW).