How to pronounce overplayed
Say it like oh-ver-PLAYD. Overplayed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLAYD).
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- oh
- ver
- PLAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overplayed 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.
- PLAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of overplayed
- 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-PLAYD.
What does overplayed mean?
- simple past and past participle of overplay How to pronounce overplay
- Played too frequently.
Words that rhyme with overplayed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of overplayed.
Questions about saying overplayed
How do you pronounce overplayed?
Say oh-ver-PLAYD. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈpleɪd/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈpleɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overplayed?
Overplayed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLAYD). Broken into parts: oh · ver · PLAYD.
Is overplayed 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 /ˌəʊvəˈpleɪd/ (oh-vuh-PLAYD).