How to pronounce overcrowding
Say it like OH-ver-krow-ding. Overcrowding has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- krow
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overcrowding 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overcrowding
- 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-ding.
What does overcrowding mean?
- present participle and gerund of overcrowd How to pronounce overcrowd
- The situation where a space holds more occupants than it can comfortably accommodate.
Questions about saying overcrowding
How do you pronounce overcrowding?
Say OH-ver-krow-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌkraʊdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌkraʊdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overcrowding?
Overcrowding has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · krow · ding.
Is overcrowding 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 /ˈəʊvəˌkraʊdɪŋ/ (OH-vuh-krow-ding).