How to pronounce overword
Say it like OH-ver-wurd. Overword has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- wurd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overword 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 "er" in butter.
- wurdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of overword
- 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-wurd.
What does overword mean?
- To say in too many words; to express verbosely.
Where does overword come from?
From over- + word (verb).
Questions about saying overword
How do you pronounce overword?
Say OH-ver-wurd. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌwɝd/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌwɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overword?
Overword has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · wurd.
Is overword 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 /ˈəʊvəˌwɜːd/ (OH-vuh-wurd).