How to pronounce overspill
Say it like OH-vers-pil. Overspill has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- vers
- pil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overspill 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.
- versKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- pilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overspill
- 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-pil.
What does overspill mean?
- That which spills over.“New towns were constructed to accommodate overspill from established cities.”
- To spill over, to overflow, to spill out of.
Where does overspill come from?
From over- + spill.
Questions about saying overspill
How do you pronounce overspill?
Say OH-vers-pil. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚsˌpɪl/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəsˌpɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overspill?
Overspill has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · vers · pil.
Is overspill 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 /ˈəʊvəsˌpɪl/ (OH-vus-pil).