How to pronounce overlaps
Say it like OH-ver-laps. Overlaps has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- laps
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overlaps 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.
- lapsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of overlaps
- 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-laps.
What does overlaps mean?
- plural of overlap How to pronounce overlap
Questions about saying overlaps
How do you pronounce overlaps?
Say OH-ver-laps. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌlæps/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌlæps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overlaps?
Overlaps has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · laps.
Is overlaps 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 /ˈəʊvəˌlæps/ (OH-vuh-laps).