How to pronounce overscarf
Say it like OH-ver-skarf. Overscarf has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- skarf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overscarf 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.
- skarfGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of overscarf
- 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-skahf.
What does overscarf mean?
- A decorative scarf worn over clothing.
- A headscarf worn on top of an underscarf (another headscarf).
Where does overscarf come from?
From over- + scarf.
Questions about saying overscarf
How do you pronounce overscarf?
Say OH-ver-skarf. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌskɑrf/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌskɑːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overscarf?
Overscarf has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · skarf.
Is overscarf 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 /ˈəʊvəˌskɑːf/ (OH-vuh-skahf).