How to pronounce overlays
Say it like OH-ver-layz. Overlays has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- layz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overlays 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.
- layzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of overlays
- 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-layz.
What does overlays mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of overlay How to pronounce overlay
- plural of overlay How to pronounce overlay
Questions about saying overlays
How do you pronounce overlays?
Say OH-ver-layz. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌleɪz/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌleɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overlays?
Overlays has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · layz.
Is overlays 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 /ˈəʊvəˌleɪz/ (OH-vuh-layz).