How to pronounce overflows
Say it like OH-ver-flohz. Overflows has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- flohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overflows 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.
- flohzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of overflows
- 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-flohz.
What does overflows mean?
- plural of overflow How to pronounce overflow
- third-person singular simple present indicative of overflow How to pronounce overflow
Questions about saying overflows
How do you pronounce overflows?
Say OH-ver-flohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌfloʊz/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌfləʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overflows?
Overflows has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · flohz.
Is overflows 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 /ˈəʊvəˌfləʊz/ (OH-vuh-flohz).