How many syllables in "overtakes"?

"overtakes" has 3 sillabe (o - ver - takes).

How to divide "overtakes"?

"overtakes" divides into 3 parts: o · ver · takes.

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

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

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3 Sillabe

"overtakes": 3 sillabe.

Sillabe:o·ver·takes

Accento primario

o-ver-TAKES(o · ver · takes)○ ○ ●

Stress in "overtakes" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌoʊ.vərˈteɪks⁄

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IPAˌoʊ.vərˈteɪks

Sillabeo·ver·takes

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2:17

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