How to pronounce overpowered
Say it like oh-ver-POW-erd. Overpowered has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POW).
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- oh
- ver
- POW
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overpowered 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.
- POWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of overpowered
- 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-POW-ud.
What does overpowered mean?
- simple past and past participle of overpower How to pronounce overpower
- Subdued by superior force.
- Overly powerful.“The engine seemed overpowered for such a small car.”
Where does overpowered come from?
From overpower + -ed.
Words that rhyme with overpowered
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of overpowered.
Questions about saying overpowered
How do you pronounce overpowered?
Say oh-ver-POW-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈpaʊɚd/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈpaʊəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overpowered?
Overpowered has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POW). Broken into parts: oh · ver · POW · erd.
Is overpowered 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 /ˌəʊvəˈpaʊəd/ (oh-vuh-POW-ud).