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