How many syllables in "overbalance"?

"overbalance" has 4 lettergrepen (o - ver - ba - lance).

How to divide "overbalance"?

"overbalance" divides into 4 parts: o · ver · ba · lance.

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

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

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4 Lettergrepen

"overbalance": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:o·ver·ba·lance

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o-ver-BA-lance(o · ver · ba · lance)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "overbalance" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈbæləns⁄

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IPAˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈbæləns

Lettergrepeno·ver·ba·lance

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How many syllables in "overbalance"?: "overbalance" has 4 lettergrepen (o - ver - ba - lance).
How to divide "overbalance"?: "overbalance" divides into 4 parts: o · ver · ba · lance.
Where is the stress in "overbalance"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "overbalance"?: Say each syllable slowly (o... ver... ba... lance) and listen on SayItVid.