How to pronounce overdeal
Say it like OH-ver-deel. Overdeal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- deel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overdeal 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.
- deelGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of overdeal
- 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-deel.
What does overdeal mean?
- To have too many dealings.
- To deal too much or too many (for example, playing cards)
Where does overdeal come from?
From over- + deal (“amount, portion”).
Questions about saying overdeal
How do you pronounce overdeal?
Say OH-ver-deel. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvərˌdil/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌdiːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overdeal?
Overdeal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · deel.
Is overdeal 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 /ˈəʊvəˌdiːl/ (OH-vuh-deel).