How to pronounce overthrown
Say it like oh-ver-THROHN. Overthrown has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THROHN).
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- oh
- ver
- THROHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overthrown 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.
- THROHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of overthrown
- 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-THROHN.
What does overthrown mean?
- past participle of overthrow How to pronounce overthrow
Words that rhyme with overthrown
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of overthrown.
Questions about saying overthrown
How do you pronounce overthrown?
Say oh-ver-THROHN. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈθroʊn/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈθrəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overthrown?
Overthrown has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THROHN). Broken into parts: oh · ver · THROHN.
Is overthrown 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 /ˌəʊvəˈθrəʊn/ (oh-vuh-THROHN).