How to pronounce overdoor
Say it like OH-ver-dor. Overdoor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- dor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overdoor 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.
- dorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of overdoor
- 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-daw.
What does overdoor mean?
- A decoration, usually a painting, that is placed above a doorway.
- Located above a door.“an overdoor lamp unit”
Where does overdoor come from?
From over- + door.
Questions about saying overdoor
How do you pronounce overdoor?
Say OH-ver-dor. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvərdɔr/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvədɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overdoor?
Overdoor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · dor.
Is overdoor 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 /ˈəʊvədɔː/ (OH-vuh-daw).