How to pronounce overslow
Say it like oh-vers-LOH. Overslow has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH).
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- oh
- vers
- LOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overslow 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.
- versKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of overslow
- 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-vus-LOH.
What does overslow mean?
- Too slow.
- To render slow; to check; to curb.
Where does overslow come from?
From over- + slow.
Words that rhyme with overslow
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of overslow.
Questions about saying overslow
How do you pronounce overslow?
Say oh-vers-LOH. The American pronunciation is /oʊvərsˈloʊ/. In British English it is /əʊvəsˈləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overslow?
Overslow has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH). Broken into parts: oh · vers · LOH.
Is overslow 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 /əʊvəsˈləʊ/ (oh-vus-LOH).