How to pronounce overheard
Say it like oh-ver-HURD. Overheard has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HURD).
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- oh
- ver
- HURD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overheard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- HURDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of overheard
- 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-HURD.
What does overheard mean?
- simple past and past participle of overhear How to pronounce overhear
Words that rhyme with overheard
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Questions about saying overheard
How do you pronounce overheard?
Say oh-ver-HURD. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈhɝd/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈhɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overheard?
Overheard has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HURD). Broken into parts: oh · ver · HURD.
Is overheard 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 /ˌəʊvəˈhɜːd/ (oh-vuh-HURD).