How to pronounce oversail
Say it like oh-ver-SAYL. Oversail has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAYL).
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- oh
- ver
- SAYL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oversail pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of oversail
- 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-SAYL.
What does oversail mean?
- To project from a structure above (something); to overhang.
- To project over (as of a crane, bridge or cables over neighboring property); especially in relation to any legal right to do so.
- The projection of something from a structure.
Where does oversail come from?
From over- + sail.
Words that rhyme with oversail
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oversail.
Questions about saying oversail
How do you pronounce oversail?
Say oh-ver-SAYL. The American pronunciation is /oʊvərˈseɪl/. In British English it is /əʊvəˈseɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oversail?
Oversail has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAYL). Broken into parts: oh · ver · SAYL.
Is oversail 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 /əʊvəˈseɪl/ (oh-vuh-SAYL).