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