How to pronounce overwing
Say it like OH-ver-wing. Overwing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- wing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overwing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overwing
- 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-wing.
What does overwing mean?
- Over the wing of an aircraft.“overwing exits”
Where does overwing come from?
From over- + wing.
Questions about saying overwing
How do you pronounce overwing?
Say OH-ver-wing. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvərwɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəwɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overwing?
Overwing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · wing.
Is overwing 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 /ˈəʊvəwɪŋ/ (OH-vuh-wing).