How to pronounce overnap
Say it like OH-ver-nap. Overnap has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- nap
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overnap 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- napKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of overnap
- 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-nap.
What does overnap mean?
- To take too many short sleeps.“If you overnap in the daytime, you may have trouble sleeping at night.”
Where does overnap come from?
From over- + nap.
Questions about saying overnap
How do you pronounce overnap?
Say OH-ver-nap. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvərnæp/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvənæp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overnap?
Overnap has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · nap.
Is overnap 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 /ˈəʊvənæp/ (OH-vuh-nap).