How to pronounce overflying
Say it like oh-ver-FLY-ing. Overflying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FLY).
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- oh
- ver
- FLY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overflying 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.
- FLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overflying
- 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-FLY-ing.
What does overflying mean?
- present participle and gerund of overfly How to pronounce overfly
Words that rhyme with overflying
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Questions about saying overflying
How do you pronounce overflying?
Say oh-ver-FLY-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈflaɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈflaɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overflying?
Overflying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FLY). Broken into parts: oh · ver · FLY · ing.
Is overflying 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 /ˌəʊvəˈflaɪɪŋ/ (oh-vuh-FLY-ing).