How to pronounce overfill
Say it like OH-ver-fil. Overfill has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- fil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overfill 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.
- filGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overfill
- 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-fil.
What does overfill mean?
- To fill beyond capacity or beyond what is appropriate.
- An instance of overfilling.
Where does overfill come from?
From Middle English *overfillen, oferfüllen, from Old English oferfyllan (“to cram, overfill”), equivalent to over- + fill.
Questions about saying overfill
How do you pronounce overfill?
Say OH-ver-fil. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌfɪl/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌfɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overfill?
Overfill has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · fil.
Is overfill 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 /ˈəʊvəˌfɪl/ (OH-vuh-fil).