How to pronounce overworked
Say it like oh-ver-WURKT. Overworked has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WURKT).
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- oh
- ver
- WURKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overworked 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.
- WURKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of overworked
- 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-WURKT.
What does overworked mean?
- Subjected to too much work.“Overworked and underpaid? Then quit your job and become a pro darts player.”
- Having been overused such that it has lost its meaning; trite; banal.“overworked, unaffecting cliches”
- simple past and past participle of overwork How to pronounce overwork
Where does overworked come from?
From over- + worked.
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Questions about saying overworked
How do you pronounce overworked?
Say oh-ver-WURKT. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈwɝkt/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈwɜːkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overworked?
Overworked has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WURKT). Broken into parts: oh · ver · WURKT.
Is overworked 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 /ˌəʊvəˈwɜːkt/ (oh-vuh-WURKT).