How to pronounce overstayed
Say it like oh-ver-STAYD. Overstayed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAYD).
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- oh
- ver
- STAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overstayed 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.
- STAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of overstayed
- 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-STAYD.
What does overstayed mean?
- simple past and past participle of overstay How to pronounce overstay
Words that rhyme with overstayed
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Questions about saying overstayed
How do you pronounce overstayed?
Say oh-ver-STAYD. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈsteɪd/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈsteɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overstayed?
Overstayed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAYD). Broken into parts: oh · ver · STAYD.
Is overstayed 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 /ˌəʊvəˈsteɪd/ (oh-vuh-STAYD).