How to pronounce overruled
Say it like oh-ver-ROOLD. Overruled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROOLD).
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- oh
- ver
- ROOLD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overruled 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.
- ROOLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of overruled
- 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-ROOLD.
What does overruled mean?
- simple past and past participle of overrule How to pronounce overrule
Questions about saying overruled
How do you pronounce overruled?
Say oh-ver-ROOLD. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈruld/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈruːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overruled?
Overruled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROOLD). Broken into parts: oh · ver · ROOLD.
Is overruled 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 /ˌəʊvəˈruːld/ (oh-vuh-ROOLD).