How to pronounce overworking
Say it like oh-ver-WUR-king. Overworking has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WUR).
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- oh
- ver
- WUR
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overworking 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.
- WURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overworking
- 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-WUR-king.
What does overworking mean?
- present participle and gerund of overwork How to pronounce overwork
Words that rhyme with overworking
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Questions about saying overworking
How do you pronounce overworking?
Say oh-ver-WUR-king. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈwɝkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈwɜːkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overworking?
Overworking has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WUR). Broken into parts: oh · ver · WUR · king.
Is overworking 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 /ˌəʊvəˈwɜːkɪŋ/ (oh-vuh-WUR-king).