How to pronounce overripe
Say it like oh-ver-RYPE. Overripe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RYPE).
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- oh
- ver
- RYPE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overripe 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.
- RYPESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of overripe
- 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-RYPE.
What does overripe mean?
- Excessively ripe; spoiled; gone bad.
Where does overripe come from?
From over- + ripe.
Words that rhyme with overripe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of overripe.
Questions about saying overripe
How do you pronounce overripe?
Say oh-ver-RYPE. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈraɪp/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈraɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overripe?
Overripe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RYPE). Broken into parts: oh · ver · RYPE.
Is overripe 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 /ˌəʊvəˈraɪp/ (oh-vuh-RYPE).