How to pronounce oversummer
Say it like oh-ver-SUHM-er. Oversummer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SUHM).
- oh
- ver
- SUHM
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oversummer 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.
- SUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of oversummer
- 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-SUHM-uh.
What does oversummer mean?
- To spend the summer (in a particular place or form).
Where does oversummer come from?
From over- + summer.
Words that rhyme with oversummer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oversummer.
Questions about saying oversummer
How do you pronounce oversummer?
Say oh-ver-SUHM-er. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈsʌmɚ/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈsʌmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oversummer?
Oversummer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SUHM). Broken into parts: oh · ver · SUHM · er.
Is oversummer 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 /ˌəʊvəˈsʌmə/ (oh-vuh-SUHM-uh).