How to pronounce overrode
Say it like oh-vuh-ROHD. Overrode has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROHD).
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- oh
- vuh
- ROHD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overrode 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.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of overrode
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-vuh-ROHD.
What does overrode mean?
- simple past of override How to pronounce override
Words that rhyme with overrode
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Questions about saying overrode
How do you pronounce overrode?
Say oh-vuh-ROHD. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvəˈroʊd/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈrəʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overrode?
Overrode has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROHD). Broken into parts: oh · vuh · ROHD.
Is overrode pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌəʊvəˈrəʊd/ (oh-vuh-ROHD).