How to pronounce overhauled
Say it like OH-ver-hawld. Overhauled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- hawld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overhauled 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.
- hawldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of overhauled
- 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-hawld.
What does overhauled mean?
- simple past and past participle of overhaul How to pronounce overhaul
Questions about saying overhauled
How do you pronounce overhauled?
Say OH-ver-hawld. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌhɔld/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌhɔːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overhauled?
Overhauled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · hawld.
Is overhauled 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 /ˈəʊvəˌhɔːld/ (OH-vuh-hawld).