How to pronounce overcall
Say it like oh-vuh-KAWL. Overcall has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAWL).
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- oh
- vuh
- KAWL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overcall 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.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of overcall
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-vuh-KAWL.
What does overcall mean?
- To call a bet after another player has already called“Jill bet, Tommy called, and Julie overcalled.”
- To diagnose a condition that does not, in fact, exist.
- A call which occurs after another player has already called
- An additional contribution required of investors beyond the initial investment, should unforeseen expenses arise.
- An extra amount called up beyond the minimum required.
Where does overcall come from?
From over- + call.
Words that rhyme with overcall
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Questions about saying overcall
How do you pronounce overcall?
Say oh-vuh-KAWL. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvəˈkɔl/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈkɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overcall?
Overcall has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAWL). Broken into parts: oh · vuh · KAWL.
Is overcall 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 /ˌəʊvəˈkɔːl/ (oh-vuh-KAWL).