How to pronounce overfund
Say it like OH-ver-fuhnd. Overfund has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- fuhnd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overfund 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.
- fuhndGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of overfund
- 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-fuhnd.
What does overfund mean?
- To supply with more funds than necessary or appropriate
Where does overfund come from?
From over- + fund.
Questions about saying overfund
How do you pronounce overfund?
Say OH-ver-fuhnd. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌfʌnd/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌfʌnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overfund?
Overfund has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · fuhnd.
Is overfund 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 /ˈəʊvəˌfʌnd/ (OH-vuh-fuhnd).