How to pronounce overdoes
Say it like oh-ver-DUHZ. Overdoes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DUHZ).
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- oh
- ver
- DUHZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overdoes 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.
- DUHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of overdoes
- 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-DUHZ.
What does overdoes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of overdo How to pronounce overdo
Words that rhyme with overdoes
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Questions about saying overdoes
How do you pronounce overdoes?
Say oh-ver-DUHZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈdʌz/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈdʌz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overdoes?
Overdoes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DUHZ). Broken into parts: oh · ver · DUHZ.
Is overdoes 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 /ˌəʊvəˈdʌz/ (oh-vuh-DUHZ).