How to pronounce overblown
Say it like oh-ver-BLOHN. Overblown has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BLOHN).
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- oh
- ver
- BLOHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overblown 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.
- BLOHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of overblown
- 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-BLOHN.
What does overblown mean?
- Of exaggerated importance; too heavily emphasized, hyped, etc.“They went all that way just to be in some overblown conference?”
- past participle of overblow
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Words that rhyme with overblown
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Questions about saying overblown
How do you pronounce overblown?
Say oh-ver-BLOHN. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈbloʊn/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈbləʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overblown?
Overblown has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BLOHN). Broken into parts: oh · ver · BLOHN.
Is overblown 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 /ˌəʊvəˈbləʊn/ (oh-vuh-BLOHN).