How to pronounce overlaid
Say it like OH-ver-layd. Overlaid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- layd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overlaid 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.
- laydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of overlaid
- 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-layd.
What does overlaid mean?
- simple past and past participle of overlay How to pronounce overlay
Questions about saying overlaid
How do you pronounce overlaid?
Say OH-ver-layd. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚleɪd/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəleɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overlaid?
Overlaid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · layd.
Is overlaid 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 /ˈəʊvəleɪd/ (OH-vuh-layd).