How to pronounce overbilled
Say it like OH-ver-bild. Overbilled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- bild
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overbilled 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.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- bildGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overbilled
- 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-bild.
What does overbilled mean?
- simple past and past participle of overbill How to pronounce overbill
Questions about saying overbilled
How do you pronounce overbilled?
Say OH-ver-bild. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌbɪld/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌbɪld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overbilled?
Overbilled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · bild.
Is overbilled 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 /ˈəʊvəˌbɪld/ (OH-vuh-bild).