How to pronounce overspent
Say it like oh-ver-SPENT. Overspent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPENT).
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- oh
- ver
- SPENT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overspent 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.
- SPENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of overspent
- 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-SPENT.
What does overspent mean?
- simple past and past participle of overspend How to pronounce overspend
- Exhausted; excessively fatigued.
Words that rhyme with overspent
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Questions about saying overspent
How do you pronounce overspent?
Say oh-ver-SPENT. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈspɛnt/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈspɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overspent?
Overspent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPENT). Broken into parts: oh · ver · SPENT.
Is overspent 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 /ˌəʊvəˈspɛnt/ (oh-vuh-SPENT).