How to pronounce overspends
Say it like OH-ver-spendz. Overspends has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- spendz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overspends 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.
- spendzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of overspends
- 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-spendz.
What does overspends mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of overspend How to pronounce overspend
Questions about saying overspends
How do you pronounce overspends?
Say OH-ver-spendz. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌspɛndz/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌspɛndz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overspends?
Overspends has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · spendz.
Is overspends 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 /ˈəʊvəˌspɛndz/ (OH-vuh-spendz).