How to pronounce overdraw
Say it like OH-ver-draw. Overdraw has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- draw
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overdraw 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.
- drawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of overdraw
- 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-draw.
What does overdraw mean?
- To withdraw more money from an account than there is credit; to make an overdraft
- To use a device for shooting arrows shorter than the draw of the bow.
- To exaggerate.
- The process by which, during the rendering of a three-dimensional scene, a pixel is replaced by one that is closer to the viewpoint, as determined by their Z coordinates.
Where does overdraw come from?
From over- + draw.
Questions about saying overdraw
How do you pronounce overdraw?
Say OH-ver-draw. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌdrɔ/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌdrɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overdraw?
Overdraw has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · draw.
Is overdraw 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 /ˈəʊvəˌdrɔː/ (OH-vuh-draw).