How to pronounce overgross
Say it like oh-ver-GROHS. Overgross has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GROHS).
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- oh
- ver
- GROHS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overgross 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.
- GROHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of overgross
- 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-GROHS.
What does overgross mean?
- Excessively gross.
- To load (a plane) with too much weight, thereby impairing its ability to fly.
Where does overgross come from?
From over- + gross.
Words that rhyme with overgross
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Questions about saying overgross
How do you pronounce overgross?
Say oh-ver-GROHS. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvərˈɡroʊs/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈɡrəʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overgross?
Overgross has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GROHS). Broken into parts: oh · ver · GROHS.
Is overgross 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 /ˌəʊvəˈɡrəʊs/ (oh-vuh-GROHS).