How to pronounce overdone
Say it like oh-ver-DUHN. Overdone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DUHN).
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- oh
- ver
- DUHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overdone 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.
- DUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of overdone
- 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-DUHN.
What does overdone mean?
- Cooked too much.
- Exaggerated; overwrought.
- Repeated too often; hackneyed.
- past participle of overdo How to pronounce overdo
Where does overdone come from?
From Middle English overdon, from Old English oferdōn, equivalent to over- + done.
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Words that rhyme with overdone
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Questions about saying overdone
How do you pronounce overdone?
Say oh-ver-DUHN. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈdʌn/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈdʌn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overdone?
Overdone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DUHN). Broken into parts: oh · ver · DUHN.
Is overdone 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 /ˌəʊvəˈdʌn/ (oh-vuh-DUHN).