How to pronounce overeat
Say it like oh-ver-EET. Overeat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EET).
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- oh
- ver
- EET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overeat 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.
- EETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of overeat
- 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-EET.
What does overeat mean?
- To eat too much.
- To eat too much of.
- To surfeit with eating.
Where does overeat come from?
From over- + eat.
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Questions about saying overeat
How do you pronounce overeat?
Say oh-ver-EET. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈit/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈiːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overeat?
Overeat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EET). Broken into parts: oh · ver · EET.
Is overeat 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 /ˌəʊvəˈiːt/ (oh-vuh-EET).