How to pronounce overhung
Say it like oh-ver-HUHNG. Overhung has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HUHNG).
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- oh
- ver
- HUHNG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overhung pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of overhung
- 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-HUHNG.
What does overhung mean?
- simple past and past participle of overhang How to pronounce overhang
- Covered over; ornamented with hangings.
- Suspended from above or from the top.
- That hangs over; overhanging.
Words that rhyme with overhung
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Questions about saying overhung
How do you pronounce overhung?
Say oh-ver-HUHNG. The American pronunciation is /oʊvərˈhʌŋ/. In British English it is /əʊvəˈhʌŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overhung?
Overhung has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HUHNG). Broken into parts: oh · ver · HUHNG.
Is overhung 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 /əʊvəˈhʌŋ/ (oh-vuh-HUHNG).