How many syllables in "overtone"?

"overtone" has 3 syllabes (o - ver - tone).

How to divide "overtone"?

"overtone" divides into 3 parts: o · ver · tone.

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

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

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"overtone": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:o·ver·tone

Accent principal

O-ver-tone(o · ver · tone)● ○ ○

Stress in "overtone" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈoʊ.vərˌtoʊn⁄

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IPAˈoʊ.vərˌtoʊn

Syllabeso·ver·tone

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