How to pronounce overspan
Say it like oh-vers-PAN. Overspan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAN).
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- oh
- vers
- PAN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overspan 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.
- versKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- PANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of overspan
- 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-PAN.
What does overspan mean?
- To reach or extend over.
Where does overspan come from?
From over- + span.
Words that rhyme with overspan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of overspan.
Questions about saying overspan
How do you pronounce overspan?
Say oh-vers-PAN. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚsˈpæn/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəsˈpæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overspan?
Overspan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAN). Broken into parts: oh · vers · PAN.
Is overspan 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 /ˌəʊvəsˈpæn/ (oh-vus-PAN).