How to pronounce oversuit
Say it like OH-vers-yoot. Oversuit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- vers
- yoot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oversuit 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.
- versKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- yootKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of oversuit
- 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-vus-yoot.
What does oversuit mean?
- A garment worn over set of clothing or another suit
Where does oversuit come from?
From over- + suit.
Questions about saying oversuit
How do you pronounce oversuit?
Say OH-vers-yoot. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚsjut/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəsjuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oversuit?
Oversuit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · vers · yoot.
Is oversuit 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 /ˈəʊvəsjuːt/ (OH-vus-yoot).