How to pronounce overdose
Say it like OH-ver-dohs. Overdose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- dohs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overdose 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 "er" in butter.
- dohsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of overdose
- 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-dohs.
What does overdose mean?
- dose too heavily“The rock star overdosed and was found dead in his hotel room”
Where does overdose come from?
From over- + dose.
Questions about saying overdose
How do you pronounce overdose?
Say OH-ver-dohs. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌdoʊs/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌdəʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overdose?
Overdose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · dohs.
Is overdose 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 /ˈəʊvəˌdəʊs/ (OH-vuh-dohs).