How to pronounce overthought
Say it like oh-ver-THAWT. Overthought has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THAWT).
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- oh
- ver
- THAWT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overthought 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.
- THAWTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of overthought
- 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-THAWT.
What does overthought mean?
- simple past and past participle of overthink
- Excessive thought or thinking
Where does overthought come from?
From overthink.
Words that rhyme with overthought
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of overthought.
Questions about saying overthought
How do you pronounce overthought?
Say oh-ver-THAWT. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈθɔt/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈθɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overthought?
Overthought has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THAWT). Broken into parts: oh · ver · THAWT.
Is overthought 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 /ˌəʊvəˈθɔːt/ (oh-vuh-THAWT).