How to pronounce overlash
Say it like oh-ver-LASH. Overlash has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LASH).
- oh
- ver
- LASH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overlash 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.
- LASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of overlash
- 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-LASH.
What does overlash mean?
- To physically tie additional wires or cables to those that are already attached to a utility pole, accommodating any additional strands of fiber or coaxial cable on existing pole attachments
Where does overlash come from?
From over- + lash. Compare dialectal English lash (“extravagant”), lashing (“lavish”).
Words that rhyme with overlash
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of overlash.
Questions about saying overlash
How do you pronounce overlash?
Say oh-ver-LASH. The American pronunciation is /oʊvərˈlæʃ/. In British English it is /əʊvəˈlæʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overlash?
Overlash has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LASH). Broken into parts: oh · ver · LASH.
Is overlash 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 /əʊvəˈlæʃ/ (oh-vuh-LASH).