How to pronounce overpowering
Say it like oh-ver-POW-ring. Overpowering has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POW).
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- oh
- ver
- POW
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overpowering 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.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overpowering
- 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-ring.
What does overpowering mean?
- present participle and gerund of overpower How to pronounce overpower
- That overpowers; so strong as to be overwhelming.
- The process of something being overpowered.
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Questions about saying overpowering
How do you pronounce overpowering?
Say oh-ver-POW-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈpaʊrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈpaʊrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overpowering?
Overpowering has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POW). Broken into parts: oh · ver · POW · ring.
Is overpowering 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 /ˌəʊvəˈpaʊrɪŋ/ (oh-vuh-POW-ring).