How to pronounce overrunning
Say it like OH-ver-ruhn-ing. Overrunning has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- ruhn
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overrunning 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.
- ruhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overrunning
- 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-ruhn-ing.
What does overrunning mean?
- present participle and gerund of overrun How to pronounce overrun
Questions about saying overrunning
How do you pronounce overrunning?
Say OH-ver-ruhn-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌrʌnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌrʌnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overrunning?
Overrunning has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · ruhn · ing.
Is overrunning 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 /ˈəʊvəˌrʌnɪŋ/ (OH-vuh-ruhn-ing).