How to pronounce overtop
Say it like oh-ver-TOP. Overtop has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOP).
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- oh
- ver
- TOP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overtop 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.
- TOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of overtop
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-vuh-TOP.
What does overtop mean?
- To be higher than; to rise over the top of.
- To place too many toppings on.“to overtop a pizza”
- Over the top.
- A garment designed to be worn over the top portion of other clothes, such as an overshirt, vest, or overtunic.
Where does overtop come from?
From over- + top.
Words that rhyme with overtop
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of overtop.
Questions about saying overtop
How do you pronounce overtop?
Say oh-ver-TOP. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvərˈtɑp/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈtɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overtop?
Overtop has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOP). Broken into parts: oh · ver · TOP.
Is overtop 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 /ˌəʊvəˈtɒp/ (oh-vuh-TOP).