How to pronounce overwind
Say it like oh-ver-WYND. Overwind has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WYND).
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- oh
- ver
- WYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overwind 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.
- WYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of overwind
- 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-WYND.
What does overwind mean?
- To wind (tighten a spring of) something excessively.
- To twist (itself) more tightly.
- Synonym of overwinding.
- Excessive wind; a movement of such atmospheric air caused by air pressure.
- A wind that moves over or above an object.
Where does overwind come from?
From over- + wind.
Words that rhyme with overwind
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of overwind.
Questions about saying overwind
How do you pronounce overwind?
Say oh-ver-WYND. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvərˈwaɪnd/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈwaɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overwind?
Overwind has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WYND). Broken into parts: oh · ver · WYND.
Is overwind 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 /ˌəʊvəˈwaɪnd/ (oh-vuh-WYND).