How to pronounce overgrown
Say it like oh-ver-GROHN. Overgrown has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GROHN).
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- oh
- ver
- GROHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overgrown 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.
- GROHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of overgrown
- 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-GROHN.
What does overgrown mean?
- Having large numbers of plants which have become too big, and are hence spoiling the picturesqueness of a garden.
- past participle of overgrow
Where does overgrown come from?
From over- + grown.
Words that rhyme with overgrown
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Questions about saying overgrown
How do you pronounce overgrown?
Say oh-ver-GROHN. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈɡroʊn/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈɡrəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overgrown?
Overgrown has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GROHN). Broken into parts: oh · ver · GROHN.
Is overgrown 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 /ˌəʊvəˈɡrəʊn/ (oh-vuh-GROHN).