How to pronounce overrides
Say it like OH-ver-rydz. Overrides has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- rydz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overrides 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.
- rydzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of overrides
- 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-rydz.
What does overrides mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of override How to pronounce override
- plural of override How to pronounce override
Questions about saying overrides
How do you pronounce overrides?
Say OH-ver-rydz. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌraɪdz/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌraɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overrides?
Overrides has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · rydz.
Is overrides 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 /ˈəʊvəˌraɪdz/ (OH-vuh-rydz).