How to pronounce overspin
Say it like OH-ver-spin. Overspin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- spin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overspin 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.
- spinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overspin
- 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-spin.
What does overspin mean?
- An excessive amount of spin applied to a projectile such that its nose does not turn down at the summit of the trajectory.
- A rotational motion, especially that given to a ball, in which the upper surface spins in the direction of motion; topspin;top.
- To spin too much or too far.
Where does overspin come from?
From over- + spin.
Questions about saying overspin
How do you pronounce overspin?
Say OH-ver-spin. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌspɪn/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌspɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overspin?
Overspin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · spin.
Is overspin 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 /ˈəʊvəˌspɪn/ (OH-vuh-spin).