How to pronounce overpull
Say it like OH-ver-puul. Overpull has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈoʊvərˌpʊl/OH-ver-puul
UK British/ˈəʊvəˌpʊl/OH-vuh-puul
- OH
- ver
- puul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overpull pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- puulGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of overpull
- 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-puul.
What does overpull mean?
noun
- The amount of force that must be exerted on a pipe to pull it upward, above and beyond its own weight, due to drag and other forces.
- The driver for a pump that has the eccentrics above or beside the gear wheel.
- The act of pulling too much.
- To pull something with more force than (someone or something).
- To pull (something) too far, or with too much force.
- To lure away more enemies than one can handle in combat.
Where does overpull come from?
From over- + pull.
Questions about saying overpull
How do you pronounce overpull?
Say OH-ver-puul. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvərˌpʊl/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌpʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overpull?
Overpull has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · puul.
Is overpull 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 /ˈəʊvəˌpʊl/ (OH-vuh-puul).