How to pronounce overwrote
Say it like oh-ver-ROHT. Overwrote has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROHT).
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- oh
- ver
- ROHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overwrote 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.
- ROHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of overwrote
- 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-ROHT.
What does overwrote mean?
- simple past of overwrite How to pronounce overwrite
Words that rhyme with overwrote
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of overwrote.
Questions about saying overwrote
How do you pronounce overwrote?
Say oh-ver-ROHT. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈroʊt/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈrəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overwrote?
Overwrote has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROHT). Broken into parts: oh · ver · ROHT.
Is overwrote 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 /ˌəʊvəˈrəʊt/ (oh-vuh-ROHT).