How to pronounce oversow
Say it like oh-ver-SOH. Oversow has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOH).
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- oh
- ver
- SOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oversow 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.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of oversow
- 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-SOH.
What does oversow mean?
- To sow (seed) where something has already been sown.
- To sow too much seed upon.
Where does oversow come from?
From Old English ofersāwan, from ofer- + sāwan.
Words that rhyme with oversow
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Questions about saying oversow
How do you pronounce oversow?
Say oh-ver-SOH. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈsoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈsəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oversow?
Oversow has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOH). Broken into parts: oh · ver · SOH.
Is oversow 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 /ˌəʊvəˈsəʊ/ (oh-vuh-SOH).