How to pronounce overdosed
Say it like OH-ver-dohst. Overdosed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- dohst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overdosed 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.
- dohstGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of overdosed
- 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-dohst.
What does overdosed mean?
- simple past and past participle of overdose How to pronounce overdose
Questions about saying overdosed
How do you pronounce overdosed?
Say OH-ver-dohst. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌdoʊst/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌdəʊst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overdosed?
Overdosed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · dohst.
Is overdosed 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 /ˈəʊvəˌdəʊst/ (OH-vuh-dohst).