How to pronounce overhanging
Say it like OH-ver-hang-ing. Overhanging has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- hang
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overhanging 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.
- hangGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overhanging
- 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-ing.
What does overhanging mean?
- present participle and gerund of overhang How to pronounce overhang
- Synonym of overhang.
- Physically hanging over something.“the overhanging cliff”
- Impending; approaching.
Questions about saying overhanging
How do you pronounce overhanging?
Say OH-ver-hang-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌhæŋɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌhæŋɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overhanging?
Overhanging has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · hang · ing.
Is overhanging 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 /ˈəʊvəˌhæŋɪŋ/ (OH-vuh-hang-ing).