How to pronounce overnighter
Say it like oh-ver-NY-ter. Overnighter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NY).
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- oh
- ver
- NY
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overnighter 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 "er" in butter.
- NYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of overnighter
- 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".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: oh-vuh-NY-tuh.
What does overnighter mean?
- A person who overnights, or stays overnight.
- Something that serves overnight travel, such as a night train.
- A stay or event that takes place overnight.
Where does overnighter come from?
From overnight + -er.
Words that rhyme with overnighter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of overnighter.
Questions about saying overnighter
How do you pronounce overnighter?
Say oh-ver-NY-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈnaɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈnaɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overnighter?
Overnighter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NY). Broken into parts: oh · ver · NY · ter.
Is overnighter 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 /ˌəʊvəˈnaɪtə/ (oh-vuh-NY-tuh).