How to pronounce overturning
Say it like OH-ver-tur-ning. Overturning has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- tur
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overturning 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.
- turGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overturning
- 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-tur-ning.
What does overturning mean?
- The act by which something is overturned.
- present participle and gerund of overturn How to pronounce overturn
Questions about saying overturning
How do you pronounce overturning?
Say OH-ver-tur-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌtɝnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌtɜːnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overturning?
Overturning has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · tur · ning.
Is overturning 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 /ˈəʊvəˌtɜːnɪŋ/ (OH-vuh-tur-ning).