How many syllables in "overboard"?

"overboard" has 3 lettergrepen (o - ver - board).

How to divide "overboard"?

"overboard" divides into 3 parts: o · ver · board.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"overboard": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:o·ver·board

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O-ver-board(o · ver · board)● ○ ○

Stress in "overboard" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈoʊ.vər.bɔːrd⁄

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IPAˈoʊ.vər.bɔːrd

Lettergrepeno·ver·board

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too much risk you know and they go overboard on one thing and when that burst people are lost left with a big burst people are lost left with a big

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