How to pronounce overpitch
Say it like oh-ver-PICH. Overpitch has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PICH).
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- oh
- ver
- PICH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overpitch 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.
- PICHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overpitch
- 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-PICH.
What does overpitch mean?
- To give too high a pitch to.
- To bowl (the ball) so that it bounces closer to the batsman than a good length, allowing the batsman to hit it easily.
Where does overpitch come from?
From over- + pitch.
Words that rhyme with overpitch
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of overpitch.
Questions about saying overpitch
How do you pronounce overpitch?
Say oh-ver-PICH. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvərˈpɪtʃ/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈpɪtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overpitch?
Overpitch has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PICH). Broken into parts: oh · ver · PICH.
Is overpitch 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 /ˌəʊvəˈpɪtʃ/ (oh-vuh-PICH).