How to pronounce overhangs
Say it like OH-ver-hangz. Overhangs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- hangz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overhangs 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.
- hangzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of overhangs
- 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-hangz.
What does overhangs mean?
- plural of overhang How to pronounce overhang
- third-person singular simple present indicative of overhang How to pronounce overhang
Questions about saying overhangs
How do you pronounce overhangs?
Say OH-ver-hangz. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌhæŋz/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌhæŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overhangs?
Overhangs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · hangz.
Is overhangs 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 /ˈəʊvəˌhæŋz/ (OH-vuh-hangz).