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