How to pronounce overnite
Say it like oh-ver-NYTE. Overnite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NYTE).
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- oh
- ver
- NYTE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overnite 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.
- NYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of overnite
- 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-NYTE.
What does overnite mean?
- Informal spelling of overnight.
- Informal spelling of overnight.
Where does overnite come from?
From over- + nite.
Words that rhyme with overnite
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Words that sound like overnite
Questions about saying overnite
How do you pronounce overnite?
Say oh-ver-NYTE. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈnaɪt/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈnaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overnite?
Overnite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NYTE). Broken into parts: oh · ver · NYTE.
Is overnite 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 /ˌəʊvəˈnaɪt/ (oh-vuh-NYTE).
What words sound the same as overnite?
Overnite sounds the same as overnight in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.