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