How to pronounce overdate
Say it like OH-ver-dayt. Overdate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈoʊvərdeɪt/OH-ver-dayt
UK British/ˈəʊvədeɪt/OH-vuh-dayt
- OH
- ver
- dayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overdate 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- daytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of overdate
- 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-dayt.
What does overdate mean?
noun
- A coin on which one date is superimposed over traces of another (due to reuse of a die).
- To date later than the true or proper period.
Where does overdate come from?
From over- + date.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying overdate
How do you pronounce overdate?
Say OH-ver-dayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvərdeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvədeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overdate?
Overdate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · dayt.
Is overdate 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 /ˈəʊvədeɪt/ (OH-vuh-dayt).