How to pronounce overwait
Say it like oh-ver-WAYT. Overwait has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WAYT).
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- oh
- ver
- WAYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overwait pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- WAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of overwait
- 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-WAYT.
What does overwait mean?
- To wait for an excessive amount of time; wait beyond the time allowed or expected; wait too long.
- The period of time one overwaits; an excessive duration of waiting; delay.
Where does overwait come from?
From over- + wait.
Words that rhyme with overwait
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Words that sound like overwait
Questions about saying overwait
How do you pronounce overwait?
Say oh-ver-WAYT. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈweɪt/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈweɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overwait?
Overwait has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WAYT). Broken into parts: oh · ver · WAYT.
Is overwait 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 /ˌəʊvəˈweɪt/ (oh-vuh-WAYT).
What words sound the same as overwait?
Overwait sounds the same as overweight in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.