How to pronounce overbite
Say it like OH-ver-byte. Overbite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- byte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overbite 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- byteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of overbite
- 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-byte.
What does overbite mean?
- A malocclusion in which the upper teeth extend over the lower ones.
- To use excessive acid in an etching process, so that the result is too deep.
Where does overbite come from?
From over- + bite.
Questions about saying overbite
How do you pronounce overbite?
Say OH-ver-byte. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvərbaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəbaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overbite?
Overbite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · byte.
Is overbite 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 /ˈəʊvəbaɪt/ (OH-vuh-byte).