How to pronounce overthrowing
Say it like OH-ver-throh-ing. Overthrowing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- throh
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overthrowing 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.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- throhGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overthrowing
- 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-ing.
What does overthrowing mean?
- present participle and gerund of overthrow How to pronounce overthrow
Questions about saying overthrowing
How do you pronounce overthrowing?
Say OH-ver-throh-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌθroʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌθrəʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overthrowing?
Overthrowing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · throh · ing.
Is overthrowing 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 /ˈəʊvəˌθrəʊɪŋ/ (OH-vuh-throh-ing).