How to pronounce overflood
Say it like oh-ver-FLUHD. Overflood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FLUHD).
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- oh
- ver
- FLUHD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overflood 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.
- FLUHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of overflood
- 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-FLUHD.
What does overflood mean?
- To flood or fill completely; to overflow.
- A flood; an excess or superabundance.
Where does overflood come from?
From over- + flood.
Words that rhyme with overflood
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Questions about saying overflood
How do you pronounce overflood?
Say oh-ver-FLUHD. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvərˈflʌd/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈflʌd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overflood?
Overflood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FLUHD). Broken into parts: oh · ver · FLUHD.
Is overflood 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 /ˌəʊvəˈflʌd/ (oh-vuh-FLUHD).