How to pronounce overshoe
Say it like OH-ver-shoo. Overshoe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- shoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overshoe 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- shooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of overshoe
- 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-shoo.
What does overshoe mean?
- To protect from water or mud.
- To prevent damage to a floor.
Where does overshoe come from?
From over- + shoe.
Questions about saying overshoe
How do you pronounce overshoe?
Say OH-ver-shoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvərˌʃu/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌʃuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overshoe?
Overshoe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · shoo.
Is overshoe 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 /ˈəʊvəˌʃuː/ (OH-vuh-shoo).