How to pronounce overdress
Say it like OH-ver-dres. Overdress has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- dres
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overdress 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.
- dresGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of overdress
- 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-dres.
What does overdress mean?
- To wear too many clothes for a particular occasion.
- To wear clothing which is too elaborate or formal for a particular occasion.
- To put too many clothes on (a person).“parents who overdress their children in winter”
- Any dress (feminine-style garment) worn over another, especially over an underdress.
- Any garment worn over another.
Where does overdress come from?
From over- + dress.
Questions about saying overdress
How do you pronounce overdress?
Say OH-ver-dres. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌdrɛs/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌdrɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overdress?
Overdress has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · dres.
Is overdress 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 /ˈəʊvəˌdrɛs/ (OH-vuh-dres).