How to pronounce overcomes
Say it like OH-ver-kuhmz. Overcomes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- kuhmz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overcomes 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.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- kuhmzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of overcomes
- 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-kuhmz.
What does overcomes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of overcome How to pronounce overcome
Questions about saying overcomes
How do you pronounce overcomes?
Say OH-ver-kuhmz. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌkʌmz/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌkʌmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overcomes?
Overcomes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · kuhmz.
Is overcomes 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 /ˈəʊvəˌkʌmz/ (OH-vuh-kuhmz).