How to pronounce overvast
Say it like OH-vuh-burst. Overvast has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- vuh
- burst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overvast 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.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- burstKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of overvast
- 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-burst.
What does overvast mean?
- Overly vast.
Where does overvast come from?
From over- + vast.
Questions about saying overvast
How do you pronounce overvast?
Say OH-vuh-burst. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvəbɝst/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəbɜːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overvast?
Overvast has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · vuh · burst.
Is overvast 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 /ˈəʊvəbɜːst/ (OH-vuh-burst).