How to pronounce overweather
Say it like oh-ver-WETH-er. Overweather has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WETH).
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- oh
- ver
- WETH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overweather 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.
- WETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of overweather
- 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-WETH-uh.
What does overweather mean?
- Flying high enough to avoid storms and turbulence.
Where does overweather come from?
From over- + weather.
Words that rhyme with overweather
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Questions about saying overweather
How do you pronounce overweather?
Say oh-ver-WETH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvərˈwɛðər/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈwɛðə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overweather?
Overweather has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WETH). Broken into parts: oh · ver · WETH · er.
Is overweather 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 /ˌəʊvəˈwɛðə/ (oh-vuh-WETH-uh).