How to pronounce overgrowth
Say it like OH-ver-grohth. Overgrowth has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- grohth
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overgrowth 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.
- grohthKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of overgrowth
- 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-grohth.
What does overgrowth mean?
- A usually abundant, luxuriant growth over or on something else.
- A tangle of growth occurring at the top of trees involving vines and branches, common in jungles.
- An excessive growth or increase in numbers, as in a population of weeds or microbes.
Where does overgrowth come from?
From over- + growth.
Questions about saying overgrowth
How do you pronounce overgrowth?
Say OH-ver-grohth. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚɡroʊθ/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəɡrəʊθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overgrowth?
Overgrowth has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · grohth.
Is overgrowth 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 /ˈəʊvəɡrəʊθ/ (OH-vuh-grohth).