How to pronounce overpart
Say it like OH-ver-part. Overpart has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- part
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overpart 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.
- partKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of overpart
- 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-paht.
What does overpart mean?
- An upper part.
Where does overpart come from?
From over- + part.
Questions about saying overpart
How do you pronounce overpart?
Say OH-ver-part. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvərpɑrt/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəpɑːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overpart?
Overpart has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · part.
Is overpart 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 /ˈəʊvəpɑːt/ (OH-vuh-paht).