How to pronounce spillover
Say it like SPIL-oh-ver. Spillover has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIL).
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- SPIL
- oh
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spillover pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of spillover
- 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: SPIL-oh-vuh.
What does spillover mean?
- That which overflows; the excess or side effect.“The spillover from the dam due to the heavy rains will run down this channel and harmlessly dump into that river, we hope.”
- The spread of infectious disease between different species of animal and particularly to humans.
Where does spillover come from?
From spill + over.
Questions about saying spillover
How do you pronounce spillover?
Say SPIL-oh-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɪˌloʊvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈspɪˌləʊvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spillover?
Spillover has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIL). Broken into parts: SPIL · oh · ver.
Is spillover 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 /ˈspɪˌləʊvə/ (SPIL-oh-vuh).