How to pronounce overlapping
Say it like OH-ver-lap-ing. Overlapping has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- lap
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overlapping 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.
- lapGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overlapping
- 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-lap-ing.
What does overlapping mean?
- covering with a design in which one element covers a part of another (as with tiles or shingles)
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Questions about saying overlapping
How do you pronounce overlapping?
Say OH-ver-lap-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌlæpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌlæpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overlapping?
Overlapping has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · lap · ing.
Is overlapping 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 /ˈəʊvəˌlæpɪŋ/ (OH-vuh-lap-ing).