How to pronounce overbrow
Say it like oh-ver-BROW. Overbrow has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BROW).
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- oh
- ver
- BROW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overbrow 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.
- BROWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of overbrow
- 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-BROW.
What does overbrow mean?
- To hang over like a brow; to impend over.
- The area immediately above the eyebrow and below the forehead.
- A projecting shelf of rock on the face of a cliff.
Where does overbrow come from?
From over- + brow.
Words that rhyme with overbrow
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of overbrow.
Questions about saying overbrow
How do you pronounce overbrow?
Say oh-ver-BROW. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvərˈbraʊ/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈbraʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overbrow?
Overbrow has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BROW). Broken into parts: oh · ver · BROW.
Is overbrow 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 /ˌəʊvəˈbraʊ/ (oh-vuh-BROW).