How to pronounce overhang
Say it like OH-ver-hang. Overhang has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- hang
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overhang 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- hangGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of overhang
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
- 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-HANG.
What does overhang mean?
- The volume that tips the balance between the demand and the supply toward demand lagging supply.
- That portion of the roof structure that extends beyond the exterior walls of a building.
- Anything that overhangs or protrudes over its base, such as a wave immediately before breaking, or a protruding cliff or rock wall.
- To hang over (something).
- To impend.
Where does overhang come from?
From Old English oferhangan, corresponding to over- + hang.
Questions about saying overhang
How do you pronounce overhang?
Say OH-ver-hang. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvərˌhæŋ/. In British English it is /əʊvəˈhæŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overhang?
Overhang has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · hang.
Is overhang pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /əʊvəˈhæŋ/ (oh-vuh-HANG).