How to pronounce overheads
Say it like OH-ver-hedz. Overheads has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- hedz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overheads 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.
- hedzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of overheads
- 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-hedz.
What does overheads mean?
- plural of overhead How to pronounce overhead
Questions about saying overheads
How do you pronounce overheads?
Say OH-ver-hedz. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌhɛdz/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌhɛdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overheads?
Overheads has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · hedz.
Is overheads 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 /ˈəʊvəˌhɛdz/ (OH-vuh-hedz).