How to pronounce overbrown
Say it like OH-vuh-brown. Overbrown has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- vuh
- brown
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overbrown 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.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- brownGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of overbrown
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-vuh-brown.
What does overbrown mean?
- To brown too much.
Where does overbrown come from?
From over- + brown.
Questions about saying overbrown
How do you pronounce overbrown?
Say OH-vuh-brown. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvəˌbraʊn/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌbraʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overbrown?
Overbrown has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · vuh · brown.
Is overbrown pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈəʊvəˌbraʊn/ (OH-vuh-brown).