How to pronounce overriding
Say it like OH-ver-ry-ding. Overriding has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- ry
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overriding 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.
- ryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overriding
- 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-ry-ding.
What does overriding mean?
- present participle and gerund of override How to pronounce override
- The act or process by which something is overridden.
- Superior, of supreme importance in the case.“Our overriding concern is the safety of the children.”
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Questions about saying overriding
How do you pronounce overriding?
Say OH-ver-ry-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌraɪdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌraɪdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overriding?
Overriding has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · ry · ding.
Is overriding 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 /ˈəʊvəˌraɪdɪŋ/ (OH-vuh-ry-ding).