How to pronounce overswift
Say it like OH-vuh-swift. Overswift has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- vuh
- swift
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overswift 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.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- swiftKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overswift
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-vuh-swift.
What does overswift mean?
- Overly swift.
Where does overswift come from?
From over- + swift.
Questions about saying overswift
How do you pronounce overswift?
Say OH-vuh-swift. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvəswɪft/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəswɪft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overswift?
Overswift has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · vuh · swift.
Is overswift pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈəʊvəswɪft/ (OH-vuh-swift).