How to pronounce overdrew
Say it like OH-ver-droo. Overdrew has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- droo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overdrew 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.
- drooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of overdrew
- 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-droo.
What does overdrew mean?
- simple past of overdraw How to pronounce overdraw
Questions about saying overdrew
How do you pronounce overdrew?
Say OH-ver-droo. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚdru/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvədruː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overdrew?
Overdrew has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · droo.
Is overdrew 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 /ˈəʊvədruː/ (OH-vuh-droo).