How to pronounce overs
Say it like OH-verz. Overs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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US American/ˈoʊvɚz/OH-verz
UK British/ˈəʊvəz/OH-vuz
- OH
- verz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overs 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.
- verzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of overs
- 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-vuz.
What does overs mean?
noun
- plural of over How to pronounce over
Questions about saying overs
How do you pronounce overs?
Say OH-verz. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚz/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overs?
Overs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · verz.
Is overs 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 /ˈəʊvəz/ (OH-vuz).