How to pronounce oversparred
Say it like oh-ver-SPARD. Oversparred has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPARD).
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- oh
- ver
- SPARD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oversparred 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.
- SPARDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of oversparred
- 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-SPAHD.
What does oversparred mean?
- Having spars larger than the usual dimension.
Where does oversparred come from?
From over- + sparred.
Words that rhyme with oversparred
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Questions about saying oversparred
How do you pronounce oversparred?
Say oh-ver-SPARD. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈspɑrd/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈspɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oversparred?
Oversparred has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPARD). Broken into parts: oh · ver · SPARD.
Is oversparred 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 /ˌəʊvəˈspɑːd/ (oh-vuh-SPAHD).