How to pronounce overbilling
Say it like OH-ver-bil-ing. Overbilling has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- bil
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overbilling 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.
- bilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overbilling
- 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-bil-ing.
What does overbilling mean?
- present participle and gerund of overbill How to pronounce overbill
Questions about saying overbilling
How do you pronounce overbilling?
Say OH-ver-bil-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌbɪlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌbɪlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overbilling?
Overbilling has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · bil · ing.
Is overbilling 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 /ˈəʊvəˌbɪlɪŋ/ (OH-vuh-bil-ing).