How many syllables in "overran"?

"overran" has 3 syllabes (o - ver - ran).

How to divide "overran"?

"overran" divides into 3 parts: o · ver · ran.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (o... ver... ran) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"overran": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:o·ver·ran

Accent principal

o-ver-RAN(o · ver · ran)○ ○ ●

Stress in "overran" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌoʊ.vərˈræn⁄

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IPAˌoʊ.vərˈræn

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How many syllables in "overran"?: "overran" has 3 syllabes (o - ver - ran).
How to divide "overran"?: "overran" divides into 3 parts: o · ver · ran.
Where is the stress in "overran"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "overran"?: Say each syllable slowly (o... ver... ran) and listen on SayItVid.