How to pronounce overwriting
Say it like oh-ver-RY-ting. Overwriting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RY).
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- oh
- ver
- RY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overwriting 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.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overwriting
- 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".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: oh-vuh-RY-ting.
What does overwriting mean?
- present participle and gerund of overwrite How to pronounce overwrite
- Something written over something else.
Words that rhyme with overwriting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of overwriting.
Questions about saying overwriting
How do you pronounce overwriting?
Say oh-ver-RY-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈraɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈraɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overwriting?
Overwriting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RY). Broken into parts: oh · ver · RY · ting.
Is overwriting 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 /ˌəʊvəˈraɪtɪŋ/ (oh-vuh-RY-ting).