How to pronounce overwritten
Say it like oh-ver-RIT-un. Overwritten has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIT).
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- oh
- ver
- RIT
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overwritten 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.
- RITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of overwritten
- 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-RIT-un.
What does overwritten mean?
- past participle of overwrite How to pronounce overwrite
Words that rhyme with overwritten
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Questions about saying overwritten
How do you pronounce overwritten?
Say oh-ver-RIT-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈrɪtən/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈrɪtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overwritten?
Overwritten has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIT). Broken into parts: oh · ver · RIT · un.
Is overwritten 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 /ˌəʊvəˈrɪtən/ (oh-vuh-RIT-un).