How to pronounce overtly
Say it like oh-VURT-lee. Overtly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VURT).
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- oh
- VURT
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overtly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- VURTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of overtly
- 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-VURT-lee.
What does overtly mean?
- In an overt manner; publicly; openly.
Where does overtly come from?
From overt + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with overtly
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Questions about saying overtly
How do you pronounce overtly?
Say oh-VURT-lee. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈvɝtli/. In British English it is /əʊˈvɜːtli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overtly?
Overtly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VURT). Broken into parts: oh · VURT · lee.
Is overtly 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 /əʊˈvɜːtli/ (oh-VURT-lee).