How to pronounce overbow
Say it like oh-ver-BOH. Overbow has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BOH).
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- oh
- ver
- BOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overbow 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of overbow
- 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-BOH.
What does overbow mean?
- To arch over.
- To bow or bend (something) over beyond its natural trajectory; to bend in a contrary direction.
- To bend too far.
- A structural piece that arches over another piece.
- Extending beyond the bow (front of a ship)
Where does overbow come from?
From over- + bow.
Words that rhyme with overbow
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of overbow.
Questions about saying overbow
How do you pronounce overbow?
Say oh-ver-BOH. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvərˈboʊ/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overbow?
Overbow has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BOH). Broken into parts: oh · ver · BOH.
Is overbow 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 /ˌəʊvəˈbəʊ/ (oh-vuh-BOH).