How to pronounce overstaff
Say it like OH-ver-staf. Overstaff has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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US American/ˈoʊvɚˌstæf/OH-ver-staf
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- OH
- ver
- staf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overstaff 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.
- stafGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does overstaff mean?
verb
- To furnish with too many staff.
Where does overstaff come from?
From over- + staff.
Questions about saying overstaff
How do you pronounce overstaff?
Say OH-ver-staf. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌstæf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overstaff?
Overstaff has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · staf.