How to pronounce overleant
Say it like oh-ver-LENT. Overleant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LENT).
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- oh
- ver
- LENT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overleant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- LENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of overleant
- 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-LENT.
What does overleant mean?
- simple past and past participle of overlean
Words that rhyme with overleant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of overleant.
Questions about saying overleant
How do you pronounce overleant?
Say oh-ver-LENT. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈlɛnt/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈlɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overleant?
Overleant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LENT). Broken into parts: oh · ver · LENT.
Is overleant 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 /ˌəʊvəˈlɛnt/ (oh-vuh-LENT).