How to pronounce overlords
Say it like OH-ver-lordz. Overlords has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- lordz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overlords 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.
- lordzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of overlords
- 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-lawdz.
What does overlords mean?
- plural of overlord How to pronounce overlord
Questions about saying overlords
How do you pronounce overlords?
Say OH-ver-lordz. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌlɔrdz/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌlɔːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overlords?
Overlords has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · lordz.
Is overlords 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 /ˈəʊvəˌlɔːdz/ (OH-vuh-lawdz).