How to pronounce overview
Say it like OH-ver-vyoo. Overview has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- vyoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overview 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.
- vyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of overview
- 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-vyoo.
What does overview mean?
- a general summary of a subject“the treasurer gave a brief overview of the financial consequences”
Where does overview come from?
From over- + view.
Questions about saying overview
How do you pronounce overview?
Say OH-ver-vyoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌvju/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌvjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overview?
Overview has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · vyoo.
Is overview 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 /ˈəʊvəˌvjuː/ (OH-vuh-vyoo).