How to pronounce overwinter
Say it like oh-ver-WIN-ter. Overwinter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WIN).
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- oh
- ver
- WIN
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overwinter 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 "er" in butter.
- WINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of overwinter
- 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-WIN-tuh.
What does overwinter mean?
- To keep or preserve for the winter.“It is best to overwinter tender plants indoors.”
- To spend the winter (in a particular place).“Insects may overwinter in fallen fruit if it is not removed.”
- Occurring over the winter season.
- During the winter.
Where does overwinter come from?
From over- + winter. Compare Dutch overwinteren, German überwintern.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with overwinter
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Questions about saying overwinter
How do you pronounce overwinter?
Say oh-ver-WIN-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈwɪntɚ/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈwɪntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overwinter?
Overwinter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WIN). Broken into parts: oh · ver · WIN · ter.
Is overwinter 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 /ˌəʊvəˈwɪntə/ (oh-vuh-WIN-tuh).