How to pronounce overdoses
Say it like OH-ver-doh-siz. Overdoses has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- doh
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overdoses 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.
- dohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overdoses
- 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-doh-siz.
What does overdoses mean?
- plural of overdose How to pronounce overdose
- third-person singular simple present indicative of overdose How to pronounce overdose
Questions about saying overdoses
How do you pronounce overdoses?
Say OH-ver-doh-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌdoʊsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌdəʊsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overdoses?
Overdoses has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · doh · siz.
Is overdoses 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 /ˈəʊvəˌdəʊsɪz/ (OH-vuh-doh-siz).