How to pronounce overt
Say it like OH-vert. Overt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
- OH
- vert
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overt 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.
- vertKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of overt
- 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-vurt.
Other ways to say overt
Overt also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- oh-VURT /oʊˈvɝt/
What does overt mean?
- Open and not concealed or secret.
- Disclosed.
- An action or condition said to be detrimental to one’s own survival and thus unethical; the consciousness of such behaviour.
Where does overt come from?
From Middle English overt, uverte (“open, uncovered; unfastened; accessible, unobstructed; clear, manifest”), from Anglo-Norman overt, Middle French ouvert, Old French overt, ouvert, uvert (“opened”) (modern French ouvert), past participle
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Questions about saying overt
How do you pronounce overt?
Say OH-vert. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚt/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvɜːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overt?
Overt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · vert.
Is overt 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 /ˈəʊvɜːt/ (OH-vurt).