How to pronounce overfloat
Say it like oh-ver-FLOHT. Overfloat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FLOHT).
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- oh
- ver
- FLOHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overfloat 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- FLOHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of overfloat
- 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-FLOHT.
What does overfloat mean?
- To float above
Where does overfloat come from?
From over- + float.
Words that rhyme with overfloat
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of overfloat.
Questions about saying overfloat
How do you pronounce overfloat?
Say oh-ver-FLOHT. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvərˈfloʊt/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈfləʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overfloat?
Overfloat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FLOHT). Broken into parts: oh · ver · FLOHT.
Is overfloat 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 /ˌəʊvəˈfləʊt/ (oh-vuh-FLOHT).