How to pronounce overleap
Say it like oh-ver-LEEP. Overleap has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEEP).
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- oh
- ver
- LEEP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overleap 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.
- LEEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of overleap
- 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-LEEP.
What does overleap mean?
- To leap over, to jump over, to cross by jumping.
- To pass over; to exceed; to omit, leave out.
- To make too much effort in leaping; to leap too far.“I overleapt myself and stumbled.”
Where does overleap come from?
From Middle English overlepen, from Old English oferhlēapan.
Words that rhyme with overleap
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Questions about saying overleap
How do you pronounce overleap?
Say oh-ver-LEEP. The American pronunciation is /oʊvərˈlip/. In British English it is /əʊvəˈliːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overleap?
Overleap has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEEP). Broken into parts: oh · ver · LEEP.
Is overleap 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 /əʊvəˈliːp/ (oh-vuh-LEEP).