How to pronounce overdid
Say it like oh-ver-DID. Overdid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DID).
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- oh
- ver
- DID
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overdid 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.
- DIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overdid
- 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-DID.
What does overdid mean?
- simple past of overdo How to pronounce overdo
Words that rhyme with overdid
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of overdid.
Questions about saying overdid
How do you pronounce overdid?
Say oh-ver-DID. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈdɪd/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overdid?
Overdid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DID). Broken into parts: oh · ver · DID.
Is overdid 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 /ˌəʊvəˈdɪd/ (oh-vuh-DID).