How to pronounce overfeed
Say it like oh-ver-FEED. Overfeed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEED).
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- oh
- ver
- FEED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overfeed 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.
- FEEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of overfeed
- 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-FEED.
What does overfeed mean?
- To feed a person or animal too much.
- To eat more than is necessary.
- To feed material (e.g. fuel into a burner) from above.
Where does overfeed come from?
From over- + feed.
Words that rhyme with overfeed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of overfeed.
Questions about saying overfeed
How do you pronounce overfeed?
Say oh-ver-FEED. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈfid/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈfiːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overfeed?
Overfeed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEED). Broken into parts: oh · ver · FEED.
Is overfeed 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 /ˌəʊvəˈfiːd/ (oh-vuh-FEED).