How to pronounce overdrawn
Say it like oh-ver-DRAWN. Overdrawn has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DRAWN).
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- oh
- ver
- DRAWN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overdrawn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- DRAWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of overdrawn
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
- 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-STAY-tid.
What does overdrawn mean?
- Portrayed in an overstated or exaggerated manner.
- past participle of overdraw How to pronounce overdraw
Words that rhyme with overdrawn
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Questions about saying overdrawn
How do you pronounce overdrawn?
Say oh-ver-DRAWN. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈdrɔn/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈsteɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overdrawn?
Overdrawn has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DRAWN). Broken into parts: oh · ver · DRAWN.
Is overdrawn pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˌəʊvəˈsteɪtɪd/ (oh-vuh-STAY-tid).