How to pronounce overmeddling
Say it like oh-ver-MED-uh-ling. Overmeddling has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MED).
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- oh
- ver
- MED
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overmeddling 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.
- MEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overmeddling
- 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-MED-uh-ling.
What does overmeddling mean?
- Excessive interference.
Where does overmeddling come from?
From over- + meddling.
Words that rhyme with overmeddling
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Questions about saying overmeddling
How do you pronounce overmeddling?
Say oh-ver-MED-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvərˈmɛdəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈmɛdəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overmeddling?
Overmeddling has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MED). Broken into parts: oh · ver · MED · uh · ling.
Is overmeddling 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 /ˌəʊvəˈmɛdəlɪŋ/ (oh-vuh-MED-uh-ling).