How to pronounce overhears
Say it like oh-ver-HEERZ. Overhears has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HEERZ).
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- oh
- ver
- HEERZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overhears 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.
- HEERZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of overhears
- 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-HEERZ.
What does overhears mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of overhear How to pronounce overhear
Questions about saying overhears
How do you pronounce overhears?
Say oh-ver-HEERZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈhirz/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈhɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overhears?
Overhears has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HEERZ). Broken into parts: oh · ver · HEERZ.
Is overhears 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 /ˌəʊvəˈhɪəz/ (oh-vuh-HEERZ).