How to pronounce overweary
Say it like oh-ver-WEER-ee. Overweary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WEER).
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- oh
- ver
- WEER
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overweary 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.
- WEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of overweary
- 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-WEER-ee.
What does overweary mean?
- To weary too much; to tire out.
- Overly weary; too tired or worn out.
Where does overweary come from?
From over- + weary.
Words that rhyme with overweary
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Questions about saying overweary
How do you pronounce overweary?
Say oh-ver-WEER-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvərˈwɪri/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈwɪəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overweary?
Overweary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WEER). Broken into parts: oh · ver · WEER · ee.
Is overweary 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 /ˌəʊvəˈwɪəri/ (oh-vuh-WEER-ee).