How to pronounce overtrain
Say it like oh-ver-TRAYN. Overtrain has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRAYN).
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- oh
- ver
- TRAYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overtrain 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.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- TRAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of overtrain
- 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-TRAYN.
What does overtrain mean?
- To train too much or too long.“Jim overtrained and found that he was exhausted by the time of the competition.”
Where does overtrain come from?
From over- + train.
Words that rhyme with overtrain
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of overtrain.
Questions about saying overtrain
How do you pronounce overtrain?
Say oh-ver-TRAYN. The American pronunciation is /oʊvɚˈtreɪn/. In British English it is /əʊvəˈtreɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overtrain?
Overtrain has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRAYN). Broken into parts: oh · ver · TRAYN.
Is overtrain 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 /əʊvəˈtreɪn/ (oh-vuh-TRAYN).