How to pronounce overwear
Say it like oh-ver-WAIR. Overwear has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WAIR).
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- oh
- ver
- WAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overwear 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- WAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of overwear
- 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-WAIR.
What does overwear mean?
- To wear out; to exhaust.
- To wear (an item of clothing) too frequently.
- outer clothing
Where does overwear come from?
From over- + wear.
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Words that rhyme with overwear
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Questions about saying overwear
How do you pronounce overwear?
Say oh-ver-WAIR. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvərˈwɛr/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈwɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overwear?
Overwear has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WAIR). Broken into parts: oh · ver · WAIR.
Is overwear 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 /ˌəʊvəˈwɛə/ (oh-vuh-WAIR).