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