How to pronounce overslept
Say it like oh-ver-SLEPT. Overslept has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SLEPT).
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- oh
- ver
- SLEPT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overslept pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- SLEPTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of overslept
- 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-SLEPT.
What does overslept mean?
- simple past and past participle of oversleep How to pronounce oversleep
Words that rhyme with overslept
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Questions about saying overslept
How do you pronounce overslept?
Say oh-ver-SLEPT. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈslɛpt/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈslɛpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overslept?
Overslept has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SLEPT). Broken into parts: oh · ver · SLEPT.
Is overslept 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 /ˌəʊvəˈslɛpt/ (oh-vuh-SLEPT).