How to pronounce voiceover
Say it like VOY-soh-ver. Voiceover has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOY).
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- VOY
- soh
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Voiceover pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- sohGive 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 voiceover
- 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: VOY-soh-vuh.
What does voiceover mean?
- Alternative form of voice-over.
- Alternative form of voice-over.
Questions about saying voiceover
How do you pronounce voiceover?
Say VOY-soh-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɔɪˌsoʊvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈvɔɪˌsəʊvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in voiceover?
Voiceover has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOY). Broken into parts: VOY · soh · ver.
Is voiceover 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 /ˈvɔɪˌsəʊvə/ (VOY-soh-vuh).