How to pronounce overegg
Say it like oh-vuh-REG. Overegg has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REG).
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- oh
- vuh
- REG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overegg 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.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of overegg
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-vuh-REG.
What does overegg mean?
- Chiefly in over-egg the pudding: to spoil (something) by exaggerating it, or an aspect of it; to overdo.
Where does overegg come from?
From over- (prefix meaning ‘excessive; excessively’) + egg, from the phrase over-egg the pudding, a reference to adding too many eggs to a pudding and thereby ruining it.
Words that rhyme with overegg
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Questions about saying overegg
How do you pronounce overegg?
Say oh-vuh-REG. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvəˈrɛɡ/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈrɛɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overegg?
Overegg has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REG). Broken into parts: oh · vuh · REG.
Is overegg pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌəʊvəˈrɛɡ/ (oh-vuh-REG).