How to pronounce overstuff
Say it like OH-ver-stuhf. Overstuff has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- stuhf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overstuff 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.
- stuhfGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of overstuff
- 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-stuhf.
What does overstuff mean?
- To stuff to excess.
- To cover completely with soft upholstery.
Where does overstuff come from?
From over- + stuff.
Questions about saying overstuff
How do you pronounce overstuff?
Say OH-ver-stuhf. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌstʌf/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌstʌf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overstuff?
Overstuff has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · stuhf.
Is overstuff 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 /ˈəʊvəˌstʌf/ (OH-vuh-stuhf).