How to pronounce oversoul
Say it like OH-ver-sohl. Oversoul has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- sohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oversoul 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.
- sohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of oversoul
- 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-sohl.
What does oversoul mean?
- A supreme reality or mind; the spiritual unity of all being.
Where does oversoul come from?
From over- + soul.
Questions about saying oversoul
How do you pronounce oversoul?
Say OH-ver-sohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌsoʊl/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌsəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oversoul?
Oversoul has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · sohl.
Is oversoul 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 /ˈəʊvəˌsəʊl/ (OH-vuh-sohl).