How to pronounce overbuilt
Say it like oh-ver-BILT. Overbuilt has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BILT).
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- oh
- ver
- BILT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overbuilt 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.
- BILTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overbuilt
- 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-BILT.
What does overbuilt mean?
- simple past and past participle of overbuild
- Overdeveloped.“in the overbuilt exurbs of the megalopolis”
- Built for heavier duty than might be predicted to be necessary.“the extra wind protection provided by the overbuilt framing”
Words that rhyme with overbuilt
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Questions about saying overbuilt
How do you pronounce overbuilt?
Say oh-ver-BILT. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈbɪlt/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈbɪlt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overbuilt?
Overbuilt has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BILT). Broken into parts: oh · ver · BILT.
Is overbuilt 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 /ˌəʊvəˈbɪlt/ (oh-vuh-BILT).