How to pronounce overreaches
Say it like OH-ver-ree-chiz. Overreaches has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- ree
- chiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overreaches 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 "er" in butter.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- chizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overreaches
- 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-ree-chiz.
What does overreaches mean?
- plural of overreach How to pronounce overreach
- third-person singular simple present indicative of overreach How to pronounce overreach
Questions about saying overreaches
How do you pronounce overreaches?
Say OH-ver-ree-chiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌritʃɪz/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌriːtʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overreaches?
Overreaches has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · ree · chiz.
Is overreaches 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 /ˈəʊvəˌriːtʃɪz/ (OH-vuh-ree-chiz).