How to pronounce overthrowable
Say it like oh-ver-THROH-uh-bul. Overthrowable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THROH).
- oh
- ver
- THROH
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overthrowable 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- THROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of overthrowable
- 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-THROH-uh-bul.
What does overthrowable mean?
- Capable of being overthrown.
Where does overthrowable come from?
From overthrow + -able.
Words that rhyme with overthrowable
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Questions about saying overthrowable
How do you pronounce overthrowable?
Say oh-ver-THROH-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvərˈθroʊəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈθrəʊəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overthrowable?
Overthrowable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THROH). Broken into parts: oh · ver · THROH · uh · bul.
Is overthrowable 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 /ˌəʊvəˈθrəʊəbəl/ (oh-vuh-THROH-uh-bul).