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