How to pronounce overskirt
Say it like OH-vuh-skurt. Overskirt has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- vuh
- skurt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overskirt 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.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- skurtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of overskirt
- 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-skurt.
What does overskirt mean?
- A skirt worn visibly, especially over another layer, such as a petticoat.
Where does overskirt come from?
From over- + skirt.
Questions about saying overskirt
How do you pronounce overskirt?
Say OH-vuh-skurt. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvəˌskɝt/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌskɜːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overskirt?
Overskirt has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · vuh · skurt.
Is overskirt 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 /ˈəʊvəˌskɜːt/ (OH-vuh-skurt).