How to pronounce overcrowd
Say it like oh-ver-KROWD. Overcrowd has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KROWD).
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- oh
- ver
- KROWD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overcrowd 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.
- KROWDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of overcrowd
- 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-KROWD.
What does overcrowd mean?
- To fill beyond reasonable limits, with people, animals, objects or information.
Where does overcrowd come from?
From over- + crowd.
Words that rhyme with overcrowd
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Questions about saying overcrowd
How do you pronounce overcrowd?
Say oh-ver-KROWD. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈkraʊd/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈkraʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overcrowd?
Overcrowd has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KROWD). Broken into parts: oh · ver · KROWD.
Is overcrowd 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 /ˌəʊvəˈkraʊd/ (oh-vuh-KROWD).