How to pronounce overthrows
Say it like OH-ver-throhz. Overthrows has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- throhz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overthrows 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.
- throhzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of overthrows
- 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-throhz.
What does overthrows mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of overthrow How to pronounce overthrow
- plural of overthrow How to pronounce overthrow
Questions about saying overthrows
How do you pronounce overthrows?
Say OH-ver-throhz. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌθroʊz/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌθrəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overthrows?
Overthrows has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · throhz.
Is overthrows 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 /ˈəʊvəˌθrəʊz/ (OH-vuh-throhz).