How to pronounce overspray
Say it like OH-ver-spray. Overspray has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- spray
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overspray 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- sprayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of overspray
- 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-spray.
What does overspray mean?
- In spray painting, the spray that goes outside the area being painted (necessary to ensure coverage at the edge).
- To produce overspray when spray painting.
Where does overspray come from?
From over- + spray.
Questions about saying overspray
How do you pronounce overspray?
Say OH-ver-spray. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvərˌspreɪ/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌspreɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overspray?
Overspray has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · spray.
Is overspray 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 /ˈəʊvəˌspreɪ/ (OH-vuh-spray).