How to pronounce overgrowing
Say it like oh-ver-GROH-wing. Overgrowing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GROH).
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- oh
- ver
- GROH
- wing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overgrowing 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.
- GROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- wingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overgrowing
- 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-GROH-wing.
What does overgrowing mean?
- present participle and gerund of overgrow
Words that rhyme with overgrowing
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Questions about saying overgrowing
How do you pronounce overgrowing?
Say oh-ver-GROH-wing. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈɡroʊwɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈɡrəʊwɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overgrowing?
Overgrowing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GROH). Broken into parts: oh · ver · GROH · wing.
Is overgrowing 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 /ˌəʊvəˈɡrəʊwɪŋ/ (oh-vuh-GROH-wing).