How to pronounce overcrowded
Say it like OH-ver-krow-did. Overcrowded has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- krow
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overcrowded 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.
- krowGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overcrowded
- 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-krow-did.
What does overcrowded mean?
- simple past and past participle of overcrowd How to pronounce overcrowd
- Containing too many occupants for an area of its size.
Questions about saying overcrowded
How do you pronounce overcrowded?
Say OH-ver-krow-did. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌkraʊdɪd/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌkraʊdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overcrowded?
Overcrowded has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · krow · did.
Is overcrowded 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 /ˈəʊvəˌkraʊdɪd/ (OH-vuh-krow-did).