How to pronounce overlight
Say it like oh-ver-LYTE. Overlight has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LYTE).
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- oh
- ver
- LYTE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overlight 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- LYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of overlight
- 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-LYTE.
What does overlight mean?
- To illuminate too brightly.
- To illuminate from above.
- excessive light
- Too light or frivolous; giddy.
Where does overlight come from?
From over- + light.
Words that rhyme with overlight
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Questions about saying overlight
How do you pronounce overlight?
Say oh-ver-LYTE. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvərˈlaɪt/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈlaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overlight?
Overlight has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LYTE). Broken into parts: oh · ver · LYTE.
Is overlight 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 /ˌəʊvəˈlaɪt/ (oh-vuh-LYTE).